[Federal Register: September 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 172)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22308; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-160-AD;
Amendment 39-14255; AD 2005-18-15]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes. This AD requires
revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to extend runway length
limits for takeoff and landing. This AD also provides for an optional
terminating action for the AFM revision. This AD results from an event
in which braking efficiency was temporarily lost during landing, but
was recovered after the flightcrew fully released and then reapplied
the brakes. We are issuing this AD to prevent a runway overrun in the
event of loss of braking function, which could result in injury to
passengers or flightcrew and damage to the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 22, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of September 22,
2005.
We must receive comments on this AD by November 7, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this AD.
DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New
Jersey 07606, for service information identified in this AD.
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:
Discussion
The Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC),
which is the airworthiness authority for France, notified us that an
unsafe condition may exist on certain Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX
airplanes. The DGAC advises us that an event occurred in which braking
efficiency was temporarily lost during landing, but was recovered after
the flightcrew fully released and then reapplied the brakes. This event
has been attributed to improper communication of acceleration
information between the inertial reference system (IRS) and the brake
system control unit (BSCU). This condition, if not corrected, could
result in a runway overrun in the event of loss of braking function,
which could result in injury to passengers or flightcrew and damage to
the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault has issued Temporary Change (TC) 17, dated July 26, 2005,
to the Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy Airplane Flight Manual, DGT88898.
The TC describes procedures for revising the Limitations and
Performance sections of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to extend
runway length limits for takeoff and landing. The procedures include
maximum allowable weights and field length limits for takeoff and
landing.
Dassault has also issued Service Bulletin F2000EX-80, dated May 11,
2005. The service bulletin describes procedures for modifying the
wiring that links the IRS to the BCSU. The modification establishes a
direct wiring link between the IRS and the BSCU, which makes the
braking function fully independent of the enhanced avionics system.
Accomplishing the modification terminates the AFM revision.
We have determined that accomplishing the actions specified in the
TC will adequately address the unsafe condition. The DGAC mandated the
TC and issued French emergency airworthiness directive UF-2005-140,
dated July 26, 2005, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these
airplanes in France.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
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. We have examined the DGAC's findings,
evaluated all pertinent information, and determined that we need to
issue an AD for products of this type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
Therefore, we are issuing this AD to prevent a runway overrun in
the event of loss of braking function, which could result in injury to
passengers or flightcrew and damage to the airplane. This AD requires
accomplishing the actions specified in the TC described previously,
except as discussed under ``Differences Among this AD, French Emergency
Airworthiness Directive, and TC.'' This AD also provides for an
optional terminating action for the AFM revision.
Differences Among This AD, French Emergency Airworthiness Directive,
and TC
Although the French emergency airworthiness directive specifies a
compliance time of before the next flight after the effective date of
the French emergency airworthiness directive for the AFM revision, we
specify a compliance time of 10 days after the effective date of this
AD. We find that this will prevent airplanes from being grounded
unnecessarily without adversely affecting the safety of the airplanes.
The French emergency airworthiness directive requires accomplishing
the terminating action before December 31, 2006. This AD will provide
for doing the terminating action as an option, and we may consider
further rulemaking to require the terminating action.
Interim Action
We consider this AD interim action. We are currently considering
requiring the modification of the wiring that links the IRS to the
BSCU, which would terminate the AFM revision required by this AD.
However, the planned
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compliance time for the installation of the modification would allow
enough time to provide notice and opportunity for prior public comment
on the merits of the modification.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD; therefore, providing notice and opportunity for public comment
before the AD is issued is impracticable, and good cause exists to make
this AD effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect
flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for
public comment; however, we invite you to submit any relevant written
data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-
22308; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-160-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD that might
suggest a need to modify it.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://dms.dot.gov
, including any personal information you provide. We will
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this AD. Using the search function of that web
site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed
the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you may visit
http://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov
, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System
receives them.
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 have 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 the regulation:
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); 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
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, 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2005-18-15 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-14255. Docket No. FAA-
2005-22308; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-160-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective September 22, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes,
certificated in any category, with serial numbers 6, and 28 and
subsequent; except those on which Dassault Aviation Modification
F2000EX M2675 has been done during production.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from an event in which braking efficiency
was temporarily lost during landing, but was recovered after the
flightcrew fully released and then reapplied the brakes. We are
issuing this AD to prevent a runway overrun in the event of loss of
braking function, which could result in injury to passengers or
flightcrew and damage to the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision
(f) Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise
the Limitations and Performance sections of Dassault Falcon EASy
F2000EX AFM, DGT88898, to include the information in Dassault
Temporary Change (TC) 17, dated July 26, 2005, as specified in the
TC. The TC includes procedures for extending runway length limits
for takeoff and landing. Operate the airplane according to the
limitations and procedures in the TC.
Note 1: This may be done by inserting a copy of Dassault TC 17
in the AFM. When the TC has been included in the general revisions
of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted in the AFM,
provided the relevant information in the general revision is
identical to that in Dassault TC 17.
Optional Terminating Action
(g) Modifying the wiring that links the inertial reference
system and the brake system control unit, in accordance with
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-80, dated May 11, 2005, ends the
requirements for the AFM revision required by paragraph (f) of this
AD. After accomplishing the modification, Dassault TC 17, dated July
26, 2005, may be removed from the AFM.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(i) French airworthiness directive UF-2005-140, dated July 26,
2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Dassault Temporary Change 17, dated July 26,
2005, to the Dassault Falcon 2000EX EASy Airplane Flight Manual,
DGT88898, to perform the actions that are required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise. If accomplished, you must use
Dassault Service Bulletin F2000EX-80, dated May 11, 2005, to perform
the optional terminating action specified in this AD. The Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
these documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part
51. Contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack,
New Jersey 07606, for a copy of this service information. You may
review copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Room PL-401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call
(202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov /federal--register
/code--of--federal--regulations/ibr--locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 24, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-17599 Filed 9-6-05; 8:45 am]
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