[Federal Register: February 26, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 38)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-28941; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-276-AD;
Amendment 39-15386; AD 2008-04-14]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000, Falcon
2000EX, Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Fan Jet Falcon, Mystere-
Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 20, Mystere-Falcon 200, and Falcon 10
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD), which applies to all Dassault Model Falcon 2000, Mystere-Falcon
900, Falcon 900EX, Fan Jet Falcon, Mystere-Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon
20, Mystere-Falcon 200, and Falcon 10 series airplanes. That AD
currently requires repetitive tests and inspections to detect
discrepancies of the overwing emergency exit, and corrective action if
necessary. This new AD expands the applicability of the existing AD and
extends the repetitive test and inspection intervals for all airplanes.
This AD results from reports of incorrect operation of the overwing
emergency exit due to interference between the emergency exit and the
interior accommodation. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of
the overwing emergency exits to open, and consequent injury to
passengers or crewmembers during an emergency evacuation.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 1, 2008.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
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 address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2000-12-15, amendment
39-11793 (65 FR 37480, June 15, 2000). The existing AD applies to all
Dassault Model Falcon 2000, Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Fan Jet
Falcon, Mystere-Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 20, Mystere-Falcon 200, and
Falcon 10 series airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on August 16, 2007 (72 FR 45958). That NPRM proposed to
continue to require repetitive tests and inspections to detect
discrepancies of the overwing emergency exit, and corrective action if
necessary. That NPRM also proposed to expand the applicability of the
existing AD and extend the repetitive test and inspection intervals for
all airplanes.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been received on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.
Change to the Final Rule
We have changed paragraph (f) of this final rule to specify that
the actions required in that paragraph must be done in accordance with
a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety
Agency (or its delegated agent). In addition, we have specified Chapter
5 of the applicable airplane maintenance manuals as one approved method
of compliance for doing the actions required by that paragraph.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the
change described previously. We have determined that this change will
neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the
scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD affects about 870 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2000-12-15 and retained in this
AD take about 1 work hour per airplane, at an average labor rate of $80
per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the
currently required actions is $80 per airplane, per test and inspection
cycle.
The new required actions take about 1 work hour per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the new actions required by this AD for U.S.
operators is $69,600, or $80 per airplane, per test and inspection
cycle.
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 this AD:
(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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
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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, 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
removing amendment 39-11793 (65 FR 37480, June 15, 2000) and by adding
the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2008-04-14 Dassault Aviation (Formerly Avions Marcel Dassault-
Breguet Aviation (AMD/BA)): Amendment 39-15386. Docket No. FAA-2007-
28941; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-276-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective April 1, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2000-12-15.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Dassault Model Falcon 2000, Falcon
2000EX, Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Fan Jet Falcon, Mystere-
Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 20, Mystere-Falcon 200, and Falcon 10
airplanes, certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of incorrect operation of the
overwing emergency exit due to interference between the emergency
exit and the interior accommodation. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the overwing emergency exits to open, and
consequent injury to passengers or crewmembers during an emergency
evacuation.
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.
Restatement of Requirements of AD 2000-12-15 With Revised Repetitive
Interval
Operational Test and Inspection
(f) For Dassault Model Falcon 2000, Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon
900EX, Fan Jet Falcon, Mystere-Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 20,
Mystere-Falcon 200, and Falcon 10 airplanes: Within 30 days after
July 20, 2000 (the effective date of AD 2000-12-15), perform an
operational test and detailed inspection of the overwing emergency
exit from inside the cabin to detect discrepancies (including
separation, tearing, wearing, arcing, cracking) in the areas and
components listed in Chapter 5 (ATA Code 52) of the applicable
airplane maintenance manual (AMM). Accomplish the actions in
accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent). If
any discrepancy is detected during any test or inspection required
by this paragraph, prior to further flight, repair in accordance
with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch; or EASA
(or its delegated agent). Chapter 5 (ATA Code 52) of the applicable
AMM is one approved method for the actions required by this
paragraph. Repeat the operational test and inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 24 months.
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.''
New Requirements of This AD
Operational Test and Inspection
(g) For Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX airplanes: Within 30 days
after the effective date of this AD, perform the operational test
and detailed inspection of the overwing emergency exit required by
paragraph (f) of this AD. If any discrepancy is detected during any
test or inspection required by this paragraph, prior to further
flight, repair as required by paragraph (f). Repeat the operational
test and inspection at intervals not to exceed 24 months.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, International Branch, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
Special Flight Permits
(i) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where
the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
Related Information
(j) EASA airworthiness directives 2006-0147, 2006-0148, 2006-
0149, and 2006-0156, all dated June 7, 2006, also address the
subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 13, 2008.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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