[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 224 (Thursday, November 20, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 61910-61911]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-30301]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 97-NM-198-AD; Amendment 39-10210; AD 97-24-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Series
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD),
applicable to certain Dassault Model Falcon 2000 series airplanes, that
requires a revision to the Limitations section of the FAA-approved
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to limit the allowed loads in the baggage
compartment aft of the center baggage net. This AD also requires
replacement of the center baggage net in the baggage compartment with a
net having reinforced straps, which terminates the requirement for the
AFM revision. This amendment is prompted by a report indicating that
the center baggage net cannot sustain design loads in the event of an
accident. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent
injury to passengers, as a result of inadequate breaking strength of
the baggage net, in the event of an accident.
DATES: Effective December 26, 1997.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of December 26, 1997.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O.
Box 2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606.
This information may be examined at the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the
Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington,
DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: International Branch, ANM-116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 227-2110; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness
directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Dassault Model Falcon 2000
series airplanes was published in the Federal Register on September 15,
1997 (62 FR 48187). That action proposed to require a revision to the
Limitations section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to
limit the allowed loads in the baggage compartment aft of the center
baggage net. The AD also proposed to require replacement of the center
baggage net in the baggage compartment with a net having reinforced
straps, which would terminate the requirement for the AFM revision.
Comments
Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response
to the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest
require the adoption of the rule as proposed.
Cost Impact
The FAA estimates that 20 Model Falcon 2000 series airplanes of
U.S. registry will be affected by this AD, that it will take
approximately 1 work hour per airplane to accomplish the replacement,
and that the average labor rate is $60 per work hour. Required parts
will cost approximately $520 per airplane. Based on these figures, the
cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $11,600, or
$580 per airplane.
It will take approximately 1 work hour per airplane to accomplish
the AFM revision, at an average labor rate of $60 per work hour. Based
on these figures, the cost impact on U.S. operators of the AFM revision
required by this AD is estimated to be $1,200, or $60 per airplane.
Based on the above figures, the total cost impact on U.S. operators
of the replacement and AFM revision is estimated to be $12,800, or $640
per airplane.
The cost impact figures discussed above are based on assumptions
that no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this
AD action, and that no operator would accomplish
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those actions in the future if this AD were not adopted.
Regulatory Impact
The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct
effects 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. Therefore, in
accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final
rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is
not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866;
(2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action
and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained
from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption
ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new
airworthiness directive:
97-24-03 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-10210. Docket 97-NM-198-
AD.
Applicability: Model Falcon 2000 airplanes, serial numbers 2
through 31 inclusive; certificated in any category.
Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been
otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified,
altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of
this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of
this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of
the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to
address it.
Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To prevent injury to passengers as a result of inadequate
breaking strength of the baggage net, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the Limitations section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM) by inserting into the AFM a copy of Falcon 2000 AFM Temporary
Change No. 31 (undated).
Note 2: The revision of the AFM required by this paragraph may
be accomplished by inserting a copy of Falcon 2000 AFM Temporary
Change No. 31 in the AFM. When this temporary change has been
incorporated into general revisions of the AFM, the general
revisions may be inserted in the AFM, provided that the information
contained in the general revisions is identical to that specified in
Falcon 2000 AFM Temporary Change No. 31.
(b) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, replace
the center baggage net in the baggage compartment with a net having
reinforced straps, in accordance with Dassault Service Bulletin
F2000-76 (F2000-25-2), dated December 11, 1996. After this
replacement is accomplished, the AFM revision required by paragraph
(a) of this AD may be removed from the AFM.
(c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the
compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be
used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their
requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector,
who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116.
Note 3: Information concerning the existence of approved
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be
obtained from the International Branch, ANM-116.
(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
(e) The actions shall be done in accordance with Falcon 2000
Airplane Flight Manual Temporary Change No. 31 (undated), and
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-76 (F2000-25-2), dated December 11,
1996. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director
of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Copies may be obtained from Dassault Falcon Jet
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New
Jersey 07606. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite
700, Washington, DC.
Note 4: The subject of this AD is addressed French airworthiness
directive 96-291-002(B), dated December 4, 1996.
(f) This amendment becomes effective on December 26, 1997.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 10, 1997.
Darrell M. Pederson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 97-30301 Filed 11-19-97; 8:45 am]
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