[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19876-19878]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-08389]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0825; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-035-AD;
Amendment 39-18138; AD 2015-08-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-02-04 for
certain Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. AD 2015-
02-04 required installing two protective plates between the electrical
wiring under the glare shield and the engine fire pull handles. This
new AD continues to require installing two protective plates between
the electrical wiring under the glare shield and the engine fire pull
handles. This AD was prompted by our determination that the published
version of AD 2015-02-04 incorrectly identified the AD number as ``AD
2014-02-04'' in a certain paragraph. We are issuing this AD to prevent
chafing of the electrical wiring, which could result in a short circuit
and generation of smoke in the cockpit, potential loss of several
functions essential for safe flight, and consequent reduced
controllability of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 29, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 6,
2015 (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015).
We must receive comments on this AD by May 29, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault
Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-
440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0825; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On January 12, 2015, we issued AD 2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071
(80
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FR 5034, January 30, 2015). AD 2015-02-04 applied to certain Dassault
Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes. AD 2015-02-04 was prompted
by a report of an untimely and intermittent indication of slat activity
due to chafing of the electrical wiring under the glare shield and
behind the flight deck front panel. AD 2015-02-04 required installing
two protective plates between the electrical wiring under the glare
shield and the engine fire pull handles. We issued AD 2015-02-04 to
prevent chafing of the electrical wiring, which could result in a short
circuit and generation of smoke in the cockpit, potential loss of
several functions essential for safe flight, and consequent reduced
controllability of the airplane.
AD 2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015),
corresponds to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2014-
0024, dated January 23, 2014. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2015-0825.
Since we issued AD 2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR 5034,
January 30, 2015), we have determined that the published version of AD
2015-02-04 incorrectly identified the AD number in the Product
Identification line as ``AD 2014-02-04.'' In order to refer to the
correct AD number, this AD replaces ``AD 2014-02-04'' with ``AD 2015-
02-04'' in the Product Identification line in the regulatory text.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because of
the urgency to correct the AD number in the regulatory text to avoid
non-compliance. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity
for prior public comment are unnecessary.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0825; Directorate
Identifier 2015-NM-035-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 250 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR
5034, January 30, 2015), and retained in this AD are as follows:
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Retained installation from AD 2015- 26 work-hours x $85 per $96 $2,306 $576,500
02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR hour = $2,210.
5034, January 30, 2015).
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This AD adds no additional economic burden.
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.
We are 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
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
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 removing airworthiness directive (AD)
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2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015), and
adding the following new AD:
2015-08-02 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18138. Docket No. FAA-
2015-0825; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-035-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 29, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR 5034,
January 30, 2015).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 5, 7, 27, 30, 34,
36, 78, 132, and 251 through 352 inclusive.
(2) Airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers 2 through 250
inclusive, having Honeywell (formerly Allied Signal, Garrett
AiResearch) TFE731-40-1C engines modified by Dassault Aviation
Service Bulletin F50-280.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical
Power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of an untimely and intermittent
indication of slat activity due to chafing of the electrical wiring
under the glare shield and behind the flight deck front panel, and
also our determination that the published version of AD 2015-02-04,
Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015), incorrectly
identified the AD number as ``AD 2014-02-04.'' We are issuing this
AD to prevent chafing of the electrical wiring, which could result
in a short circuit and generation of smoke in the cockpit, potential
loss of several functions essential for safe flight, and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Installation of Protective Plates, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2015-02-04, Amendment 39-18071 (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015), with
no changes. Within 74 months after March 6, 2015 (the effective date
of AD 2015-02-04), install two Rilsan protective plates between the
glare shield electrical wiring and the engine fire pull handles, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service
Bulletin F50-530, dated November 12, 2013.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1137; fax 425-227-1149. 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 local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
(i) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0024, dated January 23, 2014, for
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2015-0825.
(j) 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
March 6, 2015, (80 FR 5034, January 30, 2015).
(i) Dassault Service Bulletin F50-530, dated November 12, 2013.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com.
(5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(6) 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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 6, 2015.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-08389 Filed 4-13-15; 8:45 am]
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