[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 177 (Friday, September 12, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 47931-47932]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-24178]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 97-NM-182-AD; Amendment 39-10127; AD 97-19-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Series
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that
is applicable to all Dassault Model Falcon 2000 series airplanes. This
action requires installing new placards that stipulate the use of
certain types of fuels, and revising the Airplane Flight Manual to
specify the appropriate types of fuels for use in the affected
airplanes. This amendment is prompted by a report indicating that, due
to use of certain fuels, engine flame-out may occur. The actions
specified in this AD are intended to ensure that certain fuels are
prohibited from use; use of these fuels could cause an engine flame-out
during a rapid throttle reduction.
DATES: Effective September 29, 1997.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of October 14, 1997.
Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or
before November 12, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments in triplicate to the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, ANM-103,
Attention: Rules Docket No. 97-NM-182-AD, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,
Renton, Washington 98055-4056.
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 FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts; or at the Office of
the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Groves, Aerospace Engineer,
Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056, telephone (425)
227-1503, fax (425) 227-1149; or Eugene Triozzi, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Branch, ANE-141, FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts
01803, telephone (617) 238-7148, fax (617) 238-7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Direction Generale de l'Aviation Civile
(DGAC), which is the airworthiness authority for France, notified the
FAA that an unsafe condition may exist on all Dassault Model Falcon
2000 series airplanes. The DGAC advises that results of bench testing
revealed that the use of JET B or JP4 fuel (or equivalent fuels) could
result in an engine flame-out during rapid throttle reduction. Such
engine flame-out during rapid throttle reduction.
Explanation of Relevant Service Information
Dassault has issued Service Bulletin F2000-80 (F2000-28-3), dated
December 11, 1996, which describes procedures for installing new
placards stipulating the use of certain types of fuels. The service
bulletin also describes procedures for incorporating Temporary Change
No. 34 (undated) to the Falcon 2000 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), into
the AFM. Temporary Change No. 34 specifies the appropriate types of
fuels in Model Falcon 2000 series airplanes. The DGAC classified this
service bulletin as mandatory, and issued French airworthiness
directive 96-290-001(B), dated December 4, 1996, in order to assure the
continued airworthiness of these airplanes in France.
FAA's Conclusions
This airplane model is manufactured in France and is type
certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of
section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and
the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to this
bilateral airworthiness agreement, the DGAC has kept the FAA informed
of the situation described above. The FAA has examined the findings of
the DGAC, reviewed all available information, and determined that AD
action is necessary for products of this type design that are
certificated for operation in the United States.
Explanation of Requirements of Rule
Since an unsafe condition has been identified that is likely to
exist or develop on other airplanes of the same type design registered
in the United States, this AD is being issued to prevent an engine
flame-out during a rapid throttle reduction. This AD requires
installing new placards that stipulate the use of certain types of
fuels, and revising the Limitations and Abnormal Procedures Sections of
the FAA-approved AFM to specify the appropriate types of fuels for use
in the affected airplanes. Those actions are required to be
accomplished in accordance with the service bulletin described
previously.
Determination of Rule's Effective Date
Since a situation exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this regulation, it is found that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment hereon are impracticable, and that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
Although this action is in the form of a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety and, thus, was not preceded by
notice and an opportunity for public comment, comments are invited on
this rule. Interested persons
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are invited to comment on this rule by submitting such written data,
views, or arguments as they may desire. Communications shall identify
the Rules Docket number and be submitted in triplicate to the address
specified under the caption ADDRESSES. All communications received on
or before the closing date for comments will be considered, and this
rule may be amended in light of the comments received. Factual
information that supports the commenter's ideas and suggestions is
extremely helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of the AD action and
determining whether additional rulemaking action would be needed.
Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might
suggest a need to modify the rule. All comments submitted will be
available, both before and after the closing date for comments, in the
Rules Docket for examination by interested persons. A report that
summarizes each FAA-public contact concerned with the substance of this
AD will be filed in the Rules Docket.
Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments
submitted in response to this rule must submit a self-addressed,
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments
to Docket Number 97-NM-182-AD.'' The postcard will be date stamped and
returned to the commenter.
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.
The FAA has determined that this regulation is an emergency
regulation that must be issued immediately to correct an unsafe
condition in aircraft, and that it is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' under Executive Order 12866. It has been determined further
that this action involves an emergency regulation under DOT Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). If it is
determined that this emergency regulation otherwise would be
significant under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures, a final
regulatory evaluation will be prepared and placed in the Rules Docket.
A copy of it, if filed, 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:
97-19-07 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-10127. Docket 97-NM-182-AD.
Applicability: All Model Falcon 2000 series airplanes,
certificated in any category.
Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the
preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been
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 an engine flame-out during a rapid throttle
reduction, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the Limitations and Abnormal Procedures Sections of the FAA-approved
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), in accordance with Dassault Service
Bulletin F2000-80 (F2000-283), dated December 11, 1996.
Note 2: This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of
Temporary Change No. 34 (undated) to the Falcon 2000 AFM into the
AFM. When this temporary revision has been incorporated in the
general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted
in the AFM, provided the information contained in the general
revisions is identical to that specified in Temporary Change No. 34.
(b) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, install
new placards stipulating the types of airplane fuel to be used, in
accordance with Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin F2000-80 (F2000-
28-3), dated December 11, 1996.
(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, Standardization Branch, ANM-113,
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,
Standardization Branch, ANM-113.
Note 3: Information concerning the existence of approved
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be
obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113.
(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 Dassault
Service Bulletin F2000-80 (F2000-28-3), 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.
Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Engine and
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
Massachusetts; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North
CapitolStreet, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
(f) This amendment becomes effective on September 29, 1997.
Note 4: The subject of this AD is addressed in French
airworthiness directive 96-290-001(B), dated December 4, 1996.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 5, 1997.
S. R. Miller,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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