[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 61 (Tuesday, March 30, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16474-16475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-6776]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2002-NM-232-AD; Amendment 39-13547; AD 2004-07-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 50 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 Mystere-Falcon 50 series 
airplanes, that requires one-time detailed inspections for structural 
discrepancies of various fuselage attachments; and corrective actions, 
if necessary, to restore the structure to the original design 
specifications. This action is necessary to prevent early fatigue, 
corrosion, or fretting, which could result in structural failure of 
major components of the airplane and reduced structural integrity of 
the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe 
condition.

DATES: Effective May 4, 2004.
    The incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in 
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as 
of May 4, 2004.

ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be 
obtained from Dassault Falcon Jet, PO 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: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 
227-1137; 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 Mystere-
Falcon 50 series airplanes was published in the Federal Register on 
January 22, 2004 (69 FR 3041). That action proposed to require one-time 
detailed inspections for structural discrepancies of various fuselage 
attachments; and corrective actions, if necessary, to restore the 
structure to the original design specifications.

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.

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Cost Impact

    The FAA estimates that 21 airplanes of U.S. registry will be 
affected by this AD, and that it will take between 5 hours and 123 
hours to accomplish each inspection, depending on the operating 
point(s) that are inspected. The average labor rate is $65 per work 
hour. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the AD on U.S. 
operators is estimated to be between $325 and $7,995 per airplane.
    The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that 
no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD 
action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the 
future if this AD were not adopted. The cost impact figures discussed 
in AD rulemaking actions represent only the time necessary to perform 
the specific actions actually required by the AD. These figures 
typically do not include incidental costs, such as the time required to 
gain access and close up, planning time, or time necessitated by other 
administrative actions.

Regulatory Impact

    The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it 
is determined that this final rule does not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132.
    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

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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

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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. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive:

2004-07-03 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-13547. Docket 2002-NM-
232-AD.

    Applicability: Model Mystere-Falcon 50 series airplanes, having 
serial numbers (S/N) 253 through 278 inclusive; certificated in any 
category.
    Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished 
previously.
    To prevent early fatigue, corrosion, or fretting, which could 
result in structural failure of major components, and possible 
reduced structural integrity of the airplane, accomplish the 
following:

Inspections and Corrective Actions

    (a) Within 78 months after the effective date of this AD, 
perform one-time detailed inspection(s) for structural discrepancies 
of the fuselage attachments at all applicable operating points 
specified in paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Dassault Service Bulletin F50-332, dated March 13, 2002. Perform the 
inspections in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
the service bulletin.

    Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is 
defined as: ``An intensive visual examination of a specific 
structural area, system, installation, or assembly to detect damage, 
failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally 
supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at intensity 
deemed appropriate by the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror, 
magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface cleaning and elaborate 
access procedures may be required.''

    (b) If any structural discrepancy of the fuselage attachments 
(e.g., missing rivets, and loose or un-reinforced rivets and screws) 
is found during the inspections required by paragraph (a) of this 
AD: Prior to further flight, accomplish all applicable corrective 
actions (e.g., installing new shims, installing new reinforcement 
fittings, re-torquing or re-installing screws, and installing 
missing rivets), as applicable, at the appropriate operating 
point(s) of the fuselage, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F50-332, dated March 13, 
2002.

No Reporting Requirements

    (c) Although the service bulletin specifies to submit a 
reporting card to the manufacturer, this AD does not include such a 
requirement.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (d) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, is authorized 
to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD.

Incorporation by Reference

    (e) The actions shall be done in accordance with Dassault 
Service Bulletin F50-332, dated March 13, 2002. 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, 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 2: The subject of this AD is addressed in French 
airworthiness directive 2002-033-039(B) R1, dated May 15, 2002.

Effective Date

    (f) This amendment becomes effective on May 4, 2004.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 19, 2004.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 04-6776 Filed 3-29-04; 8:45 am]
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