[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11693-11695]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-02775]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0466; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-156-AD; 
Amendment 39-17749; AD 2014-03-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2002-23-19 for 
all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 series airplanes. AD 2002-23-19 
required repetitive operational tests, repetitive measurements, and 
repetitive replacement of certain jackscrews. This new AD requires 
revising the maintenance program to incorporate new or revised 
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This AD was 
prompted by the manufacturer revising the airplane maintenance manual 
(AMM) maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent reduced controllability of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 7, 2014.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 7, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466 ; or in person at 
the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC.
    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.

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

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2002-23-19, Amendment 39-12963 (67 FR 71452, 
December 2, 2002). AD 2002-23-19 applied to all Dassault Aviation Model 
FALCON 2000 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on July 12, 2013 (78 FR 41882). The NPRM proposed to revise 
the maintenance program to incorporate new or revised maintenance 
requirements and airworthiness limitations.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0156, dated August 23, 2012 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products. The MCAI states:

    The airworthiness limitations and maintenance requirements for 
the Falcon 2000 type design are included in Dassault Aviation Falcon 
2000 (F2000) Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) chapter 5-40 and are 
approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA issued 
AD 2008-0221 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2008_0221_Corrected.pdf/AD_2008-0221_1] to require accomplishment of the 
maintenance tasks, and implementation of the airworthiness 
limitations, as specified in Dassault Aviation F2000 AMM chapter 5-
40 at revision 12.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Dassault Aviation have issued 
F2000 AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 17, which introduces new or more 
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness 
limitations.
    Dassault Aviation AMM chapter 5-40 revision 17 contains among 
other changes the following requirements:
    --Inspection and test of horizontal stabilizer jackscrew;
    --Operational test of voltage monitoring circuits;
    --Upgrade of screwjack of flap actuators from the older to the 
latest -3 version;
    --Revised Time Between Overhaul for screwjack of flap actuators 
-3 version;
    --Revised interval for checking the screw/nut play on screwjack 
of flap actuators -3 version;
    --Removal of service life limit for screwjack of flap actuators;
    --Test of flap asymmetry protection system. Compliance with the 
flap asymmetry test is required by DGAC [Direction 
G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] France AD F-1999-038-
008(B)R1 [which can be found in the AD docket at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466-0002. F2000 AMM 
chapter 5-40 at revision 17 introduces extended inspection interval;
    --Inspection procedures of fuselage and wings;
    --Check of overpressure tightness on pressurization control 
regulating valves. Compliance with this check is required by EASA AD 
2008-0072 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2008_0072.pdf/AD_2008-0072_1]. F2000 AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 17 introduces 
extended inspection interval.
The maintenance tasks and airworthiness limitations, as specified in 
the F2000 AMM chapter 5-40, have been identified as mandatory 
actions for continued airworthiness of the F2000 type design. 
Failure to comply with AMM chapter 5-40 at revision 17 might 
constitute an unsafe condition.
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    The required action is revising the maintenance program to 
incorporate all airworthiness limitations and maintenance tasks 
specified in Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, 
dated July 2012, of Chapter 5, Maintenance Planning Document, of the 
Dassualt Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual. You may examine the MCAI in 
the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 41882, July 12, 
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Explanation of Changes to This Final Rule

    After the NPRM (78 FR 41882, July 12, 2013) was published, we 
determined that it was not necessary to retain the requirements of AD 
2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010), in 
this final rule.

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Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of the NPRM were not carried over into 
this final rule, and the paragraphs that were carried over into this 
final rule have been redesignated accordingly.
    We have concluded that the actions required by this final rule 
address the unsafe condition.
    Because paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of the NPRM (78 FR 41882, July 
12, 2013) were not carried over into this final rule, we revised the 
Costs of Compliance paragraph in this final rule to omit the costs 
associated with those paragraphs.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described 
previously, and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these 
changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (78 FR 41882, July 12, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 41882, July 12, 2013).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 229 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to comply 
with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 
per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD 
on U.S. operators to be $19,465, or $85 per product.

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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466-0002; 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.

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) 
2002-23-19, Amendment 39-12963 (67 FR 71452, December 2, 2002), and 
adding the following new AD:

2014-03-12 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-17749. Docket No. FAA-
2013-0466; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-156-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 7, 
2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2002-23-19, Amendment 39-12963 (67 FR 
71452, December 2, 2002). Certain requirements of this AD terminate 
certain requirements of AD 2010-26-05, Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 
79952, December 21, 2010).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 
airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time limits 
and maintenance checks.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by manufacturer revisions to the airplane 
maintenance manual (AMM) that introduce new or more restrictive 
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent reduced controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Revision of the Maintenance Program

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
maintenance program to incorporate the information specified in 
Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated July 
2012, of Chapter 5, Maintenance Planning Document, of the Dassault 
Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual. The initial compliance time for the 
tasks are at the applicable times specified in Chapter 5-40, 
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated July 2012, of Chapter 
5, Maintenance Planning Document, of the Dassault Falcon 2000 
Maintenance Manual, or within 30 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later. Clarification of compliance time 
terminology used in the tables in the service information is 
provided in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD.
    (1) The term ``landings'' in the ``First Inspection'' column of 
any table in the service information specified in paragraph (g) of 
this AD means total airplane landings.
    (2) The term ``flight hours'' in the ``First Inspection'' column 
of any table in the service information specified in paragraph (g) 
of this AD means total flight hours.
    (3) The term ``flight cycles'' in the ``First Inspection'' 
column of any table in the service information specified in 
paragraph (g) of this AD means total flight cycles.
    (4) For Task 30-11-09-350-801 30-103 identified in the service 
information specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, the initial 
compliance time is the later of the times specified in paragraphs 
(g)(4)(i) and (g)(4)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Prior to the accumulation of 2,400 total flight hours or 
2,000 total flight cycles, or within 2,400 flight hours or 2,000 
flight

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cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
    (ii) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
    (5) For Task 52-20-00-610-801-01 52-205 identified in the 
service information specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, the 
initial compliance time is 24 months after the effective date of 
this AD.
    (6) The limited service life of part number F2MA721512100 is 
3,750 total flight cycles on the part or 6 years since the 
manufacturing date of the part, whichever occurs first.

(h) Terminating Action

    Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g) of this 
AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2010-26-05, 
Amendment 39-16544 (75 FR 79952, December 21, 2010), for all 
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 airplanes.

(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may 
be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an 
alternative method of compliance in accordance with the procedures 
specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.

(j) 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 425-227-1137. 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) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(k) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2012-0156, 
dated August 23, 2012, for related information. The MCAI can be 
found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0466-0002.

(l) 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.
    (i) Chapter 5-40, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 18, dated 
July 2012, of Chapter 5, Maintenance Planning Document, of the 
Dassualt Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) 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.
    (4) 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.
    (5) 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 February 3, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-02775 Filed 2-28-14; 8:45 am]
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