[Federal Register: December 23, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 246)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2001-NM-269-AD; Amendment 39-13395; AD 2003-25-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 900 EX and
Mystere-Falcon 900 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 900 EX and Mystere-Falcon
900 series airplanes. This action requires installing an attachment
support assembly for the fire extinguishing piping in the baggage
compartment. For certain airplanes this action also requires modifying
the liner panel of the baggage compartment. The actions specified by
this AD are intended to prevent distortion of the fire extinguishing
discharge nozzle as a result of the nozzle not being secure, which
could result in poor diffusion of the fire extinguishing agent in the
event of a fire in the baggage compartment. This action is intended to
address the identified unsafe condition.
DATES: Effective January 27, 2004.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of January 27, 2004.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New
Jersey 07606. This information may be examined at the Federal Aviation
Administration (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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
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98055-4056; telephone (425) 227-2125; 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 900
EX and Mystere-Falcon 900 series airplanes was published as a
supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal
Register on September 19, 2003 (68 FR 54866). The action proposed to
require installing an attachment support assembly for the fire
extinguishing piping in the baggage compartment. That action also
proposed to require modification of the liner panel of the baggage
compartment for certain airplanes.
Comments
Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response
to the supplemental NPRM 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 in the supplemental NPRM.
Cost Impact
We estimate that 150 airplanes of U.S. registry are affected by
this AD.
It takes about 3 work hours per airplane to install the support
assembly, at an average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Required parts
are provided by the manufacturer at no cost to the operators. Based on
these figures, the cost impact of this action on U.S. operators is
estimated to be $29,250, or $195 per airplane.
If required, the panel modification takes about 4 work hours per
airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these
figures, the cost impact of the proposed panel modification is
estimated to be $260 per airplane.
The cost impact figures discussed above are based on assumptions
that no operator has yet accomplished any of the proposed 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:
2003-25-12 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-13395. Docket 2001-NM-
269-AD.
Applicability: The following airplanes, certificated in any
category:
Table--Applicability
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Excluding
airplanes
modified in Which corresponds to
Model-- accordance with Dassault
Dassault Service Modification--
Bulletin--
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Mystere-Falcon 900 series F900-279, dated M3368.
airplanes. June 7, 2001.
or F900-279, M3368 and M874.
Revision 1,
dated May 15,
2002.
Falcon 900EX series airplanes. F900EX--142, F900EX M3368.
dated June 7,
2001.
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Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished
previously.
To prevent distortion of the fire extinguishing discharge nozzle
as a result of the nozzle not being secure, which could result in
poor diffusion of the fire extinguishing agent in the event of a
fire in the baggage compartment, accomplish the following:
Installation
(a) Within 7 months or 330 flight hours after the effective date
of this AD, whichever comes first, install an attachment support
assembly for the fire extinguishing piping in the baggage
compartment, in accordance with the following service information,
as applicable:
(1) For Model Falcon 900 EX series airplanes: Paragraphs 2.A.
through 2.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service
Bulletin F900EX-142, dated June 7, 2001.
(2) For Model Mystere-Falcon 900 series airplanes: Paragraphs
2.A. through 2.D., as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions
of Dassault Service Bulletin F900-279, Revision 1, dated May 15,
2002. Paragraph 2.B. of this service bulletin includes a
modification of the liner panel of the baggage compartment for
airplanes having serial numbers 1 through 59 inclusive, with the
nozzle directed downward.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(b) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, is authorized
to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD.
Incorporation by Reference
(c) The actions shall be done in accordance with Dassault
Service Bulletin F900EX-142,
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dated June 7, 2001; and Dassault Service Bulletin F900-279, Revision
1, dated May 15, 2002; as applicable. 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 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in French
airworthiness directives 2001-192-034(B) R1 and 2002-261(B), both
dated May 15, 2002.
Effective Date
(d) This amendment becomes effective on January 27, 2004.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 11, 2003.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 03-31192 Filed 12-22-03; 8:45 am]
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