Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes, 67849-67852 [2022-24420]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 217 / Thursday, November 10, 2022 / Proposed Rules (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 [DATE 35 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL RULE]. (i) Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Airworthiness Limitations, BD500– 3AB48–11400–02, Issue 014.00, dated February 3, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 30, 2021 (86 FR 10799, February 23, 2021). (i) Airbus Canada Limited Partnership A220 Airworthiness Limitations, BD5003AB48–11400–02, Issue 011.00, dated June 18, 2020. (ii) [Reserved] (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Canada Limited Partnership, 13100 Henri-Fabre Boulevard, Mirabel, Que´bec J7N 3C6, Canada; telephone 450–476–7676; email a220_crc@abc.airbus; website a220world.airbus.com. (6) You may view this service information 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. (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 fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued on October 17, 2022. Ross Landes, Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. R1–2022–23012 Filed 11–9–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 0099–10–D DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1411; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00912–T] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 AGENCY: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020–21–19, which applies to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. AD 2020–21–19 requires revising the existing SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Nov 09, 2022 Jkt 259001 maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. Since the FAA issued AD 2020–21–19, the FAA has determined that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would continue to require the actions in AD 2020–21–19 and would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 27, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1411; 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 NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For material that is proposed for IBR in this NPRM, 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 material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2022–1411. • You may view this service information 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. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 67849 Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–3226; email tom.rodriguez@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments Invited The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2022–1411; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00912–T’’ at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposal because of those comments. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM. Confidential Business Information CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231– 3226; email tom.rodriguez@faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA receives that is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. E:\FR\FM\10NOP1.SGM 10NOP1 67850 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 217 / Thursday, November 10, 2022 / Proposed Rules Background FAA’s Determination The FAA issued AD 2020–21–19, Amendment 39–21292 (85 FR 69142, November 2, 2020) (AD 2020–21–19), for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. AD 2020– 21–19 was prompted by a MCAI originated by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union. EASA issued AD 2020–0116, dated May 20, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–0116), to correct an unsafe condition. AD 2020–21–19 requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA issued AD 2020– 21–19 to address reduced structural integrity of the airplane. AD 2020–21– 19 specifies that accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) or (i) of that AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2010–26–05, Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010) for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 96 inclusive, and serial numbers 98 through 119 inclusive. This proposed AD would therefore continue to allow that terminating action. This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI described above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Actions Since AD 2020–21–19 Was Issued Since the FAA issued AD 2020–21– 19, EASA superseded AD 2020–0116 and issued EASA AD 2022–0144, dated July 11, 2022 (referred to after this as the MCAI), for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes. The MCAI states that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations have been developed. The FAA is issuing this AD to address reduced structural integrity of the airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1411. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022– 0144. This service information specifies new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations for airplane structures and safe life limits. This proposed AD would also require EASA AD 2020–0116, dated May 20, 2020, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of December 7, 2020 (85 FR 69142, November 2, 2020). 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 ADDRESSES. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Nov 09, 2022 Jkt 259001 Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2020–21–19. This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, which are specified in EASA AD 2022–0144 already described, as proposed for incorporation by reference. Any differences with EASA AD 2022–0144 are identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) according to paragraph (n)(1) of this proposed AD. Explanation of Required Compliance Information In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the FAA proposes to retain the IBR of EASA AD 2020–0116 and incorporate EASA AD 2022–0144 by reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with EASA AD 2022–0144 and EASA AD 2020–0116 through that incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular section in EASA AD 2022–0144 or EASA AD 2020–0116 does not mean that operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to ‘‘all required actions and compliance times,’’ compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section titled ‘‘Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)’’ in EASA AD EASA AD 2022–0144 or EASA AD 2020–0116. Service information required by EASA AD 2022–0144 or EASA AD 2020–0116 for compliance will be available at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–1411 after the FAA final rule is published. Airworthiness Limitation ADs Using the New Process The FAA’s process of incorporating by reference MCAI ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with corresponding FAA ADs has been limited to certain MCAI ADs (primarily those with service bulletins as the primary source of information for accomplishing the actions required by the FAA AD). However, the FAA is now expanding the process to include MCAI ADs that require a change to airworthiness limitation documents, such as airworthiness limitation sections. For these ADs that incorporate by reference an MCAI AD that changes airworthiness limitations, the FAA requirements are unchanged. Operators must revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in the new airworthiness limitation document. The airworthiness limitations must be followed according to 14 CFR 91.403(c) and 91.409(e). The previous format of the airworthiness limitation ADs included a paragraph that specified that no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions and intervals are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in the AMOCs paragraph under ‘‘Additional AD Provisions.’’ This new format includes a ‘‘New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals’’ paragraph that does not specifically refer to AMOCs, but operators may still request an AMOC to use an alternative action or interval. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would affect 88 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: E:\FR\FM\10NOP1.SGM 10NOP1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 217 / Thursday, November 10, 2022 / Proposed Rules The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained actions from AD 2020–21–19 to be $7,650 (90 workhours × $85 per work-hour). The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 workhours per operator, although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the new proposed actions to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-hour). Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 Regulatory Findings The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Nov 09, 2022 Jkt 259001 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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) 2020–21–19, Amendment 39– 21292 (85 FR 69142, November 2, 2020); and ■ b. Adding the following new AD: ■ ■ Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2022– 1411; Project Identifier MCAI–2022– 00912–T. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) by December 27, 2022. (b) Affected ADs (1) This AD replaces AD 2020–21–19, Amendment 39–21292 (85 FR 69142, November 2, 2020) (AD 2020–21–19). (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 900EX airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–0144, dated July 11, 2022 (EASA AD 2022–0144). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks. (e) Unsafe Condition 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 the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program, With a New Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2020–21–19, with a new terminating action. Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 67851 required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2020–0116, dated May 20, 2020 (EASA AD 2020–0116). Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020– 0116, With No Changes This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2020–21–10, with no changes. (1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2020– 0116 do not apply to this AD. (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–0116 specifies revising ‘‘the approved AMP’’ within 12 months after its effective date, but this AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the ‘‘limitations, tasks and associated thresholds and intervals’’ specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–0116 within 90 days after December 7, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020–21–19). (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–0116 is at the applicable ‘‘associated thresholds’’ specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020–0116, or within 90 days after December 7, 2020 (the effective date of AD 2020–21–19), whichever occurs later. (4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA AD 2020–0116 do not apply to this AD. (5) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2020–0116 does not apply to this AD. (i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals, With a New Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2020–21–19, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, after the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals are allowed unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 2020–0116. (j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2022–0144. Accomplishing the revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. (k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0144 (1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA AD 2022– 0144 do not apply to this AD. (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0144 specifies revising ‘‘the approved AMP’’ within 12 months after its effective date, but this AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as E:\FR\FM\10NOP1.SGM 10NOP1 67852 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 217 / Thursday, November 10, 2022 / Proposed Rules applicable, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD. (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0144 is at the applicable ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0144, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA AD 2022–0144 do not apply to this AD. (5) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2022–0144 does not apply to this AD. (l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals are allowed unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 2022–0144. (m) Terminating Action for Certain Actions in AD 2010–26–05 Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) or (j) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2010– 26–05, for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 96 inclusive, and serial numbers 98 through 119 inclusive only. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 (n) Additional AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 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 International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (o) 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, 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 DOAauthorized signature. (o) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206– 231–3226; email tom.rodriguez@faa.gov. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Nov 09, 2022 Jkt 259001 (p) 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 [THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE FINAL RULE]. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–0144, dated July 11, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on December 7, 2020 (85 FR 69142, November 2, 2020). (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020–0116, dated May 20, 2020. (ii) [Reserved] (5) For EASA ADs 2022–0144 and 2020– 0116, 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 these EASA ADs on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. (6) You may view this service information 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. (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 fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued on November 1, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022–24420 Filed 11–9–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P List of Subjects in 29 CFR 1400 FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE 29 CFR Part 1400 RIN 3076–AA22 Code of Professional Conduct for Labor Mediators Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) hereby publishes this notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit comments on the re-titling of this section and the decision to draft a new code of professional conduct for FMCS mediators. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 9, 2023. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 You may submit comments through one of the following methods: • Email: register@fmcs.gov. Include the Code of Professional Conduct for Labor Mediators—Comments in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Code of Professional Conduct for Labor Mediators—Comments c/o Anna Davis, One Independence Square, 250 E St. SW, Washington, DC 20427. Please note that at this time, mail is sometimes delayed. Therefore, we encourage emailed comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anna Davis, Deputy General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, 250 E St. SW, Washington, DC 20427; Office/Fax/Mobile 202–606–3737; register@fmcs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 1964, a Code of Professional Conduct for Labor Mediators was drafted by a FederalState Liaison Committee and approved by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) and the Association of Labor Mediation Agencies. On April 13, 1968, at 33 FR 5765, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) published a final rule entitled ‘‘Code of Professional Conduct for Labor Mediators.’’ This final rule adopted and codified the Code of Conduct for Labor Mediators. This Code has not been updated in nearly sixty years and no longer reflects the agency’s values, scope of services provided by FMCS mediators, or best practices for conflict management and resolution services. Therefore, FMCS is creating a new code of professional conduct and is updating this rule to reference this internal Code of Professional Conduct for FMCS Mediators. ADDRESSES: Administrative practice and procedure and Labor management relations. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, and under the authority 29 U.S.C. 172 of the Taft Harley Act of 1947, FMCS propose to amend 29 CFR chapter XII part 1400 as follows: PART 1400—STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DISCIPLINE Subpart B—Employees: Ethical and Other Conduct and Responsibilities 1. The authority citation for part 1400 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: E.O. 11222, 30 FR 6469, 3 CFR, 1965 Supp.; 5 CFR 735.104. Section 1400.735–20 also issued under 29 U.S.C. 172. E:\FR\FM\10NOP1.SGM 10NOP1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 217 (Thursday, November 10, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24420]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1411; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00912-T]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2020-21-19, which applies to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 
900EX airplanes. AD 2020-21-19 requires revising the existing 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or 
more restrictive airworthiness limitations. Since the FAA issued AD 
2020-21-19, the FAA has determined that new or more restrictive 
airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would 
continue to require the actions in AD 2020-21-19 and would require 
revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, 
to incorporate additional new or more restrictive airworthiness 
limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The 
FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 
27, 2022.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to regulations.gov. Follow 
the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2022-1411; 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 NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The 
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For material that is proposed for IBR in this NPRM, 
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone 
+49 221 8999 000; email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You 
may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. It is 
also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1411.
     You may view this service information 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3226; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-1411; Project Identifier 
MCAI-2022-00912-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful 
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the 
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in 
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to 
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The 
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal 
contact received about this NPRM.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily 
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of 
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public 
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial 
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that 
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to 
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted 
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing 
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as 
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public 
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Tom 
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International 
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
telephone 206-231-3226; email [email protected]. Any commentary 
that the FAA receives that is not specifically designated as CBI will 
be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking.

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Background

    The FAA issued AD 2020-21-19, Amendment 39-21292 (85 FR 69142, 
November 2, 2020) (AD 2020-21-19), for certain Dassault Aviation Model 
FALCON 900EX airplanes. AD 2020-21-19 was prompted by a MCAI originated 
by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the 
European Union. EASA issued AD 2020-0116, dated May 20, 2020 (EASA AD 
2020-0116), to correct an unsafe condition.
    AD 2020-21-19 requires revising the existing maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more 
restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA issued AD 2020-21-19 to 
address reduced structural integrity of the airplane. AD 2020-21-19 
specifies that accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) or 
(i) of that AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 
2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010) for 
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, serial numbers 1 
through 96 inclusive, and serial numbers 98 through 119 inclusive. This 
proposed AD would therefore continue to allow that terminating action.

Actions Since AD 2020-21-19 Was Issued

    Since the FAA issued AD 2020-21-19, EASA superseded AD 2020-0116 
and issued EASA AD 2022-0144, dated July 11, 2022 (referred to after 
this as the MCAI), for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX 
airplanes. The MCAI states that new or more restrictive airworthiness 
limitations have been developed.
    The FAA is issuing this AD to address reduced structural integrity 
of the airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at 
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1411.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022-0144. This service information 
specifies new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations for 
airplane structures and safe life limits.
    This proposed AD would also require EASA AD 2020-0116, dated May 
20, 2020, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for 
incorporation by reference as of December 7, 2020 (85 FR 69142, 
November 2, 2020).
    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 ADDRESSES.

FAA's Determination

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to 
the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, it 
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI 
described above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining that 
the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop 
in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would retain all requirements of AD 2020-21-19. 
This proposed AD would require revising the existing maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate additional new or 
more restrictive airworthiness limitations, which are specified in EASA 
AD 2022-0144 already described, as proposed for incorporation by 
reference. Any differences with EASA AD 2022-0144 are identified as 
exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD.
    This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator 
maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). 
Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For 
airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in 
the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able 
to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this 
situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request 
approval for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) according to 
paragraph (n)(1) of this proposed AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD 
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation 
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance 
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has been 
coordinating this process with manufacturers and CAAs. As a result, the 
FAA proposes to retain the IBR of EASA AD 2020-0116 and incorporate 
EASA AD 2022-0144 by reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD 
would, therefore, require compliance with EASA AD 2022-0144 and EASA AD 
2020-0116 through that incorporation, except for any differences 
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. 
Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular 
section in EASA AD 2022-0144 or EASA AD 2020-0116 does not mean that 
operators need comply only with that section. For example, where the AD 
requirement refers to ``all required actions and compliance times,'' 
compliance with this AD requirement is not limited to the section 
titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in EASA AD EASA AD 
2022-0144 or EASA AD 2020-0116. Service information required by EASA AD 
2022-0144 or EASA AD 2020-0116 for compliance will be available at 
regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-1411 
after the FAA final rule is published.

Airworthiness Limitation ADs Using the New Process

    The FAA's process of incorporating by reference MCAI ADs as the 
primary source of information for compliance with corresponding FAA ADs 
has been limited to certain MCAI ADs (primarily those with service 
bulletins as the primary source of information for accomplishing the 
actions required by the FAA AD). However, the FAA is now expanding the 
process to include MCAI ADs that require a change to airworthiness 
limitation documents, such as airworthiness limitation sections.
    For these ADs that incorporate by reference an MCAI AD that changes 
airworthiness limitations, the FAA requirements are unchanged. 
Operators must revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, 
as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in the new 
airworthiness limitation document. The airworthiness limitations must 
be followed according to 14 CFR 91.403(c) and 91.409(e).
    The previous format of the airworthiness limitation ADs included a 
paragraph that specified that no alternative actions (e.g., 
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions and intervals 
are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in 
the AMOCs paragraph under ``Additional AD Provisions.'' This new format 
includes a ``New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals'' 
paragraph that does not specifically refer to AMOCs, but operators may 
still request an AMOC to use an alternative action or interval.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would 
affect 88 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following 
costs to comply with this proposed AD:

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    The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the retained 
actions from AD 2020-21-19 to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-
hour).
    The FAA has determined that revising the existing maintenance or 
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, 
although the agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator 
to operator. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection 
program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has determined 
that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane 
estimate.
    The FAA estimates the total cost per operator for the new proposed 
actions to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. 
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight 
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for 
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary 
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that 
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to 
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would 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 Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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:
0
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-21-19, Amendment 39-21292 
(85 FR 69142, November 2, 2020); and
0
b. Adding the following new AD:

Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2022-1411; Project Identifier 
MCAI-2022-00912-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive 
(AD) by December 27, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

    (1) This AD replaces AD 2020-21-19, Amendment 39-21292 (85 FR 
69142, November 2, 2020) (AD 2020-21-19).
    (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 900EX 
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European 
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0144, dated July 11, 
2022 (EASA AD 2022-0144).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    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 the Existing Maintenance or Inspection 
Program, With a New Terminating Action

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2020-21-19, with a new terminating action. Except as specified in 
paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and 
compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2020-
0116, dated May 20, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0116). Accomplishing the 
revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program required 
by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the requirements of this 
paragraph.

(h) Retained Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0116, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the exceptions specified in paragraph 
(j) of AD 2020-21-10, with no changes.
    (1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA 
AD 2020-0116 do not apply to this AD.
    (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0116 specifies revising ``the 
approved AMP'' within 12 months after its effective date, but this 
AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, 
as applicable, to incorporate the ``limitations, tasks and 
associated thresholds and intervals'' specified in paragraph (3) of 
EASA AD 2020-0116 within 90 days after December 7, 2020 (the 
effective date of AD 2020-21-19).
    (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in 
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0116 is at the applicable ``associated 
thresholds'' specified in paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2020-0116, or 
within 90 days after December 7, 2020 (the effective date of AD 
2020-21-19), whichever occurs later.
    (4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA 
AD 2020-0116 do not apply to this AD.
    (5) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0116 does not apply 
to this AD.

(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative Actions and Intervals, With a 
New Exception

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 
2020-21-19, with a new exception. Except as required by paragraph 
(j) of this AD, after the maintenance or inspection program has been 
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative 
actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals are allowed unless they 
are approved as specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. 
Publications'' section of EASA AD 2020-0116.

(j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this AD: Comply with all 
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in 
accordance with, EASA AD 2022-0144. Accomplishing the revision of 
the existing maintenance or inspection program required by this 
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.

(k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0144

    (1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of EASA 
AD 2022-0144 do not apply to this AD.
    (2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0144 specifies revising ``the 
approved AMP'' within 12 months after its effective date, but this 
AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, 
as

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applicable, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
    (3) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in 
paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0144 is at the applicable ``associated 
thresholds'' as incorporated by the requirements of paragraph (3) of 
EASA AD 2022-0144, or within 90 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (4) The provisions specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA 
AD 2022-0144 do not apply to this AD.
    (5) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2022-0144 does not apply 
to this AD.

(l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals

    After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been 
revised as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative 
actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals are allowed unless they 
are approved as specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. 
Publications'' section of EASA AD 2022-0144.

(m) Terminating Action for Certain Actions in AD 2010-26-05

    Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) or (j) of 
this AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2010-
26-05, for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 900EX airplanes, serial 
numbers 1 through 96 inclusive, and serial numbers 98 through 119 
inclusive only.

(n) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
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 International 
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified 
in paragraph (o) 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, 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.

(o) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, 
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation 
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 
206-231-3226; email [email protected].

(p) 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 
[THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE FINAL RULE].
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0144, 
dated July 11, 2022.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
December 7, 2020 (85 FR 69142, November 2, 2020).
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0116, 
dated May 20, 2020.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (5) For EASA ADs 2022-0144 and 2020-0116, contact EASA, Konrad-
Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; 
email [email protected]; website easa.europa.eu. You may find these 
EASA ADs on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (6) You may view this service information 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.
    (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: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on November 1, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-24420 Filed 11-9-22; 8:45 am]
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