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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
measuring the clearance between the
two electrical power feeders and the
forward lavatory bulkhead, and
applicable corrective actions, as
specified in a 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 April 4,
2023.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 4, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–1297; 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For material incorporated by
reference in this AD, 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.
• You may view this material at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th Street, 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
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2022–1297.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Large
Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th
Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206–231–3226; email
tom.rodriguez@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report of smoke in the flightdeck and
loss of the right-hand (RH) primary
display unit (PDU) and the secondary
flight display (SFD). This AD requires
inspecting the two electrical power
feeders for damage (deterioration),
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 21, 2022 (87 FR
63978). The NPRM was prompted by
AD 2022–0073, dated April 27, 2022,
(b) The DoD component DAEO or
designee may, by a written notice,
exempt categories of business activities
or employment from the requirement of
paragraph (a) of this section based on a
determination that business activities or
employment within those categories
would generally be approved and are
not likely to involve conduct prohibited
by statute or regulation.
§ 3601.107
Waiver.
(a) The DoD General Counsel may
waive any provision of this part based
upon a determination that the waiver is
not inconsistent with 5 CFR part 2635
or otherwise prohibited by law, and that
waiver of the provision will not
undermine public confidence in the
integrity of Government programs or
operations. The waiver must be:
(1) In writing;
(2) Supported by a detailed statement
of facts and findings; and
(3) Narrow in scope and limited in
duration.
(b) The DoD General Counsel may
withdraw the waiver, in writing, if it is
determined to no longer be necessary.
(c) The authority for granting and
withdrawing a waiver cannot be
delegated below the DoD Alternate
DAEO.
Caroline Krass,
General Counsel, U.S. Department of Defense.
Emory Rounds,
Director, U.S. Office of Government Ethics.
[FR Doc. 2023–03797 Filed 2–27–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1297; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00570–T; Amendment
39–22336; AD 2023–03–11]
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Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY:
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issued by EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union (EASA AD 2022–0073)
(also referred to as the MCAI). The
MCAI states that a report was received
of smoke in the flightdeck and loss of
the RH PDU and the SFD. The
subsequent investigation determined
that chafing and arcing of the electrical
power feeders with the forward lavatory
bulkhead led to smoke and loss of the
RH PDU and the SFD power supply.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require inspecting the two electrical
power feeders for damage
(deterioration), measuring the clearance
between the two electrical power
feeders and the forward lavatory
bulkhead, and applicable corrective
actions, as specified in EASA AD 2022–
0073. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address chafing and arcing of the
electrical power feeders with the
forward lavatory bulkhead, which could
lead to loss of systems supporting flight
automation and flight displays and
reduced situational awareness, possibly
resulting in a significant increase of
flightcrew workload and injury to
occupants.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2022–1297.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from an
anonymous commenter. The following
presents the comment received on the
NPRM and the FAA’s response to the
comment.
Request To Clarify Manufacturer
Involvement
The anonymous commenter
supported the NPRM without change.
However, the commenter also wanted to
know if manufacturers that make and
design the aircraft are involved in the
resolution of an unsafe condition on
their product.
The FAA acknowledges that all
manufacturers are always involved in
the resolution of any unsafe condition
associated with their product.
Conclusion
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 this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA
reviewed the relevant data, considered
the comment received, and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD
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as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on this product. 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.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2022–0073 specifies
procedures for inspecting the two
electrical power feeders for damage
(deterioration), measuring the clearance
between the two electrical power
feeders and the forward lavatory
bulkhead, and applicable corrective
actions. The corrective actions include
repairing any electrical power feeder
with deterioration and modifying the
forward lavatory bulkhead. If a
clearance of more than 1 millimeter
(mm) but less than or equal to 13 mm
is detected, the corrective action
includes installing ROUNDIT200NX
sheath on the affected electrical power
feeder using white binding braid. If a
clearance of more than 13 mm is
detected, the corrective action includes
looking for the presence of a blue cable
grip around the electrical power feeders
and installing it if it is missing. 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 45 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
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ..........................................................................................
$0
$170
$7,650
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions 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
Labor cost
Parts cost
Up to 33 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,805 .......................................
Up to $431 .....................................
The FAA has included all known
costs in its cost estimate. According to
the manufacturer, however, some or all
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected operators.
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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.
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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.
Cost per product
Up to $3,236.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2023–03–11 Dassault Aviation:
Amendment 39–22336; Docket No.
FAA–2022–1297; Project Identifier
MCAI–2022–00570–T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective April 4, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(c) Applicability
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in
any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2022–0073, dated April 27, 2022 (EASA AD
2022–0073).
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of
smoke in the flightdeck and loss of the righthand primary display unit (PDU) and the
secondary flight display (SFD). The FAA is
issuing this AD to address chafing and arcing
of the electrical power feeders with the
forward lavatory bulkhead, which could lead
to loss of systems supporting flight
automation and flight displays and reduced
situational awareness, possibly resulting in a
significant increase of flightcrew workload
and injury to 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, EASA AD 2022–0073.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0073
(1) Where EASA AD 2022–0073 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2022–0073 does not apply to this AD.
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(i) 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 (j) 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.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th Street,
Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–
3226; email tom.rodriguez@faa.gov.
(k) 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.
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(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 2022–0073, dated April 27, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022–0073, 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 Street, 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 February 7, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023–04025 Filed 2–27–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1152; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00260–T; Amendment
39–22323; AD 2023–02–16]
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Airworthiness Directives; BAE
Systems (Operations) Limited
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
BAE Systems (Operations) Limited
Model Avro 146–RJ series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report that
certain inertial reference units (IRUs)
have out-of-date magnetic variation
(MagVar) tables. This AD requires
assessing the values between the
MagVar tables of the affected IRUs and
the most recently published MagVar
data tables, and corrective actions if
necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 4,
2023.
SUMMARY:
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The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 4, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–1152; 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
• For service information identified
in this final rule, contact BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited, Customer
Information Department, Prestwick
International Airport, Ayrshire, KA9
2RW, Scotland, United Kingdom;
telephone +44 1292 675207; fax +44
1292 675704; email RApublications@
baesystems.com; website regionalservice.com.
• 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. It is also available at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–
2022–1152.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone: 206–231–3228; email
Todd.Thompson@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain BAE Systems
(Operations) Limited Model Avro 146–
RJ airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on November 16,
2022 (87 FR 68644). The NPRM was
prompted by AD G–2022–0005, dated
February 24, 2022, issued by United
Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (U.K.
CAA), which is the aviation authority
for the United Kingdom (U.K. CAA AD
G–2022–0005) (referred to after this as
the MCAI). The MCAI states that the
navigation system for Model Avro 146–
RJ series airplanes has an inertial
reference system (IRS) that uses true
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1297; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00570-T;
Amendment 39-22336; AD 2023-03-11]
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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
certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of smoke in the flightdeck and loss of the right-
hand (RH) primary display unit (PDU) and the secondary flight display
(SFD). This AD requires inspecting the two electrical power feeders for
damage (deterioration), measuring the clearance between the two
electrical power feeders and the forward lavatory bulkhead, and
applicable corrective actions, as specified in a 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 April 4, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 4,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1297; 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.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
For material incorporated by reference in this AD, 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.
You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street,
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
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1297.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International Validation Branch, 2200
South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3226; email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Dassault
Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 21, 2022 (87 FR 63978). The NPRM was prompted by AD
2022-0073, dated April 27, 2022, issued by EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union (EASA AD 2022-0073)
(also referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI states that a report was
received of smoke in the flightdeck and loss of the RH PDU and the SFD.
The subsequent investigation determined that chafing and arcing of the
electrical power feeders with the forward lavatory bulkhead led to
smoke and loss of the RH PDU and the SFD power supply.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require inspecting the two
electrical power feeders for damage (deterioration), measuring the
clearance between the two electrical power feeders and the forward
lavatory bulkhead, and applicable corrective actions, as specified in
EASA AD 2022-0073. The FAA is issuing this AD to address chafing and
arcing of the electrical power feeders with the forward lavatory
bulkhead, which could lead to loss of systems supporting flight
automation and flight displays and reduced situational awareness,
possibly resulting in a significant increase of flightcrew workload and
injury to occupants.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1297.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received a comment from an anonymous commenter. The
following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's
response to the comment.
Request To Clarify Manufacturer Involvement
The anonymous commenter supported the NPRM without change. However,
the commenter also wanted to know if manufacturers that make and design
the aircraft are involved in the resolution of an unsafe condition on
their product.
The FAA acknowledges that all manufacturers are always involved in
the resolution of any unsafe condition associated with their product.
Conclusion
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 this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the
comment received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this
AD
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as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on this product. 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.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2022-0073 specifies procedures for inspecting the two
electrical power feeders for damage (deterioration), measuring the
clearance between the two electrical power feeders and the forward
lavatory bulkhead, and applicable corrective actions. The corrective
actions include repairing any electrical power feeder with
deterioration and modifying the forward lavatory bulkhead. If a
clearance of more than 1 millimeter (mm) but less than or equal to 13
mm is detected, the corrective action includes installing ROUNDIT200NX
sheath on the affected electrical power feeder using white binding
braid. If a clearance of more than 13 mm is detected, the corrective
action includes looking for the presence of a blue cable grip around
the electrical power feeders and installing it if it is missing. 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 45 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170........................... $0 $170 $7,650
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions 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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 33 work-hours x $85 per Up to $431........ Up to $3,236.
hour = $2,805.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact
on affected operators.
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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2023-03-11 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-22336; Docket No. FAA-
2022-1297; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00570-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 4, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0073, dated April 27, 2022
(EASA AD 2022-0073).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code: 24, Electrical
power.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of smoke in the flightdeck and
loss of the right-hand primary display unit (PDU) and the secondary
flight display (SFD). The FAA is issuing this AD to address chafing
and arcing of the electrical power feeders with the forward lavatory
bulkhead, which could lead to loss of systems supporting flight
automation and flight displays and reduced situational awareness,
possibly resulting in a significant increase of flightcrew workload
and injury to 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, EASA AD 2022-0073.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0073
(1) Where EASA AD 2022-0073 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2022-0073 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) 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 (j) 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.
(j) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone 206-231-3226; email [email protected].
(k) 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 2022-0073,
dated April 27, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022-0073, 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 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
Street, 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: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on February 7, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-04025 Filed 2-27-23; 8:45 am]
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