Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

[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:
    <bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    <bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
    <bullet> 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.
    <bullet> 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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