[Federal Register: October 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 194)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22633; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-155-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Dassault Model Falcon 2000 airplanes. This proposed AD
would require an inspection for the presence of fail-safe pins, nuts,
and washers on each engine, and replacement of the fail-safe fastener
assembly with a new assembly if necessary. This proposed AD results
from a report of a missing pin of a fail-safe fastener. We are
proposing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of an engine
mount due to a missing pin of a fail-safe fastener, and possible
separation of an engine from the airplane during flight.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 7,
2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this proposed 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 proposed 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:
Comments Invited
We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ``FAA-2005-
22633; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-155-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the
proposed AD in light of those comments.
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 proposed 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.
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 2000
airplanes. The DGAC advises that the inner pin of a fail-safe fastener,
which ensures the link between the rear of the engine and the fuselage,
has been found missing on an in-service airplane. Lack of clarity in a
production procedure is suspected to be the cause of this event. A
missing pin of a fail-safe fastener, if not corrected, could result in
reduced structural integrity of an engine mount, and possible
separation of an engine from the airplane during flight.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault has issued Service Bulletin F2000-301, dated February 2,
2005. The service bulletin describes procedures for a detailed
inspection for the presence of fail-safe pins, nuts, and washers on
each engine, and replacement of the fail-safe fastener assembly with a
new assembly if necessary. Accomplishing the actions specified in the
service information is intended to adequately address the unsafe
condition. The DGAC mandated the service information and issued French
airworthiness directive F-2005-018, dated February 2, 2005, to ensure
the continued airworthiness of these airplanes in France.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed 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 airplanes of this type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
Therefore, we are proposing this AD, which would require
accomplishing the actions specified in the service information
described previously,
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except as discussed under ``Difference Between Proposed Rule, French
Airworthiness Directive, and Referenced Service Bulletin.''
Difference Between Proposed Rule, French Airworthiness Directive, and
Referenced Service Bulletin
The French airworthiness directive requires operators to inform the
airplane manufacturer of inspection results. The Accomplishment
Instructions of the referenced service bulletin describe procedures for
submitting a comment sheet related to service bulletin quality, a sheet
recording compliance with the service bulletin, and reply card noting
the precise location of any missing component. However, this proposed
AD would not require those actions. We do not need this information
from operators.
Costs of Compliance
This proposed AD would affect about 149 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The proposed inspection would take about 1 work hour per airplane, at
an average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the inspection proposed by this AD for U.S. operators
is $9,685, or $65 per airplane.
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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed
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 proposed 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, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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]
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA-2005-22633; Directorate Identifier
2005-NM-155-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by November
7, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dassault Model Falcon 2000 airplanes,
certificated in any category; up to and including serial number 212,
excluding serial number 208.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of a missing pin of a double
fail-safe fastener. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced
structural integrity of an engine mount due to a missing pin of a
fail-safe fastener, and possible separation of an engine from the
airplane during flight.
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.
Inspection and Replacement
(f) Before the accumulation of 3,750 total landings, or within 2
months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
do a detailed inspection for the presence of fail-safe pins, nuts,
and washers on each engine, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F2000-301, dated February
2, 2005. If any component is found missing at an attachment point,
before further flight, replace the fail-safe fastener assembly with
a new assembly, in accordance with the service bulletin.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is:
``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or
assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available
lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as
mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning
and elaborate procedures may be required.''
(g) Inspections and replacements done in accordance with Chapter
54-003 of the Dassault Falcon 2000 Maintenance Manual are acceptable
for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.
No Reporting
(h) Although the service bulletin referenced in this AD
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(i)(1) 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.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
Related Information
(j) French airworthiness directive F-2005-018, dated February 2,
2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 29, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-20272 Filed 10-6-05; 8:45 am]
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