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(f) Compliance 

You are responsible for having the actions 

required by this AD performed within the 

compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

(g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) 

Revision 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (h) of AD 2011–13–07, 

Amendment 39–16730 (76 FR 36283, June 

22, 2011), with editorial changes. For 

airplanes on which M0566 or Dassault 

Service Bulletin Falcon 7X–100 has been 

accomplished: Within 14 days after July 27, 

2011 (the effective date of AD 2011–13–07), 

revise the Limitations Section of the Dassault 

Falcon 7X AFM to include the statement in 

figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. This may 

be done by inserting a copy of this AD in the 

AFM. When a statement identical to that in 

figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD has been 

included in the general revisions of the AFM, 

the general revisions may be inserted into the 

AFM, and the copy of this AD may be 

removed from the AFM. Accomplishing the 

revision required by paragraph (h) of this AD 

terminates the requirements of this 

paragraph, and after the revision required by 

paragraph (h) of this AD has been done, 

before further flight, remove the revision 

required by this paragraph. 

FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS

AD 

If radio-altimeter #1 lock-up conditions 

occur in flight, revert to the correct radioaltimeter output, in accordance with the 

instructions of Falcon 7X AFM procedure 

3–140–65B and 3–140–70A. 

Dispatch of the airplane with any radio-altimeter inoperative is prohibited. 

(h) New Requirement of This AD: Revision 

of Airplane Flight Manual 

For airplanes on which M0566 or Dassault 

Service Bulletin Falcon 7X–100 has been 

accomplished: Within 30 days after the 

effective date of this AD, do the action 

specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of 

this AD. 

(1) Revise the Limitations Section of the 

Dassault Falcon 7X AFM to include the 

statement in figure 2 to paragraph (h) of this 

AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of 

this AD in the AFM. Doing this revision 

terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) 

of this AD and the revision required by 

paragraph (g) of this AD must be removed. 

When a statement identical to that in figure 

2 to paragraph (h) of this AD has been 

included in the general revisions of the AFM, 

the general revisions may be inserted into the 

AFM, and the copy of this AD may be 

removed from the AFM. 

FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS

AD 

If radio-altimeter miscompare indication occurs in flight, revert to the correct radioaltimeter output, in accordance with the 

instructions of Falcon 7X AFM procedure 

3–140–70A. 

Dispatch of the airplane with any radio-altimeter inoperative is prohibited. 

(2) Revise the Abnormal Procedures 

section to include procedure 3–140–70A of 

the Dassault Falcon 7X Airplane Flight 

Manual, DGT105608, Revision 15, dated 

January 30, 2012, into the AFM. 

(i) 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: 9- 

ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 

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. AMOCs approved previously in 

accordance with AD 2011–13–07, 

Amendment 39–16730 (76 FR 36283, June 

22, 2011), are approved as alternative 

methods of compliance with this AD. 

(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 

in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 

a manufacturer, use these actions if they are 

FAA-approved. Corrective actions are 

considered FAA-approved if they were 

approved by the State of Design Authority (or 

its delegated agent, or by the DAH with a 

State of Design Authority’s design 

organization approval). For a repair method 

to be approved, the repair approval must 

specifically refer to this AD. You are required 

to ensure the product is airworthy before it 

is returned to service. 

(j) Related Information 

(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European 

Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness 

Directive 2009–0208R2, dated May 22, 2012, 

for related information. This MCAI may be 

found in the AD docket on the Internet at 

http://www.regulations.gov. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 

2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 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. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

December 12, 2013. 

John P. Piccola, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2013–30853 Filed 12–24–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–1031; Directorate 

Identifier 2013–NM–155–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

Airbus Model A330–200, A330–200 

Freighter, and A330–300 series 

airplanes; and Model A340–200, A340– 

300, A340–500, and A340–600 series 

airplanes. This proposed AD was 

prompted by the failure of the generator 

control unit-constant speed motor/

generator (GCU–CSM/G) during a final 

assembly operational test. This 

proposed AD would require a detailed 

inspection of the connector wires for 

GCU–CSM/G connector 1XE–A for 

discrepancies (evidence of arcing or 

overheating damage), and related 

investigative and corrective actions if 

necessary. We are proposing this AD to 

detect and correct incorrect locking of 

contacts into connector 1XE–A of the 

GCU–CSM/G, which could result in a 

loss of contact continuity and lead to 

the CSM/G not operating, which, in 

conjunction with an emergency 

electrical configuration loss of the main 

electrical system or total engine flame 

out, could adversely affect the airplane’s 

safe flight. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by February 10, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 

any of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: (202) 493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 


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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• 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 proposed AD, contact Airbus SAS, 

Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond 

Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac 

Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 

96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email 

airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com; 

Internet http://www.airbus.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; 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 proposed 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: 

Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 

Washington 98057–3356; telephone 

(425) 227–1138; fax (425) 227–1149. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposed AD. Send your comments 

to an address listed under the 

ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 

FAA–2013–1031; Directorate Identifier 

2013–NM–155–AD’’ at the beginning of 

your comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments received by the 

closing date and may amend this 

proposed AD based on 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 proposed AD. 

Discussion 

The European Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA), which is the Technical Agent 

for the Members of the European 

Community, has issued EASA 

Airworthiness Directive 2013–0175, 

dated August 2, 2013 (referred to after 

this as the Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the 

MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition 

for the specified products. The MCAI 

states: 

During Final Assembly Line tests on an 

A330 aeroplane, the Generator Control 

Unit—Constant Speed Motor/Generator 

(GCU–CSM/G) failed the operational test. 

Investigations revealed that it is due to 

incorrect locking of some contacts (pins) into 

the GCU–CSM/G connector 1XE–A. An 

inspection of other aeroplanes confirmed this 

production quality issue. Among the 26 pins 

used in GCU–CSM/G connector 1XE–A, 6 

pins have been identified as potentially 

affected by this issue. 

A badly locked contact could result in a 

loss of continuity and lead to the nonoperation of the CSM/G. 

This condition, if not detected and 

corrected, and in conjunction with either an 

emergency electrical configuration loss of 

main electrical system or total engine flame 

out, could jeopardize the aeroplane’s safe 

flight. 

To address this condition, Airbus 

developed Alert Operator Transmission 

(AOT) A24L001–13, to provide instructions 

for a one-time inspection. 

For the reasons described above, this AD 

requires a one-time [detailed] inspection of 

the potentially affected connector wires of 

GCU–CSM/G connector 1XE–A and, 

depending on [the] finding, accomplishment 

of [a related investigative action] and 

applicable corrective actions. 

The related investigative action is a 

detailed inspection of the receptacle 

contacts of the GCU–CSM/G for proper 

engagement and evidence of arcing or 

overheating damage. The corrective 

actions include replacing damaged 

(evidence of arcing or overheating) 

contacts, and if necessary the electrical 

connector; and replacement of the GCU– 

CSM/G if the receptacle contacts show 

evidence of arcing or overheating 

damage. 

You may examine the MCAI in the 

AD docket on the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating it in Docket No. FAA– 

2013–1031. 

Relevant Service Information 

Airbus has issued Alert Operators 

Transmission A24L001–13, dated July 

25, 2013. The actions described in this 

service information are intended to 

correct the unsafe condition identified 

in the MCAI. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This Proposed 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 proposing this 

AD because we evaluated all pertinent 

information and determined an unsafe 

condition exists and is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of the same 

type design. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

affects 76 airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We also estimate that it would take 

about 1 work-hour per product to 

comply with the basic requirements of 

this proposed AD. The average labor 

rate is $85 per work-hour. Required 

parts would cost about $0 per product. 

Based on these figures, we estimate the 

cost of this proposed AD on U.S. 

operators to be $6,460, or $85 per 

product. 

In addition, we estimate that any 

necessary follow-on actions would take 

about 1 work-hour and require parts 

costing up to $17,314, for a cost of up 

to $17,399 per product. We have no way 

of determining the number of aircraft 

that might need these actions. 

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 proposed AD 

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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 this 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); 

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. 

We prepared a regulatory evaluation 

of the estimated costs to comply with 

this proposed AD and placed it in the 

AD docket. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

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. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2013–1031; 

Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–155–AD. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

We must receive comments by February 

10, 2014. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Airbus Model A330– 

201, –202, –203, –223, –223F, –243, –243F, 

–301, –302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, 

–342, –343 airplanes; and A340–211, –212, 

–213, –311, –312, –313, –541, and –642 

airplanes; certificated in any category; 

manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 1 

through 1391 inclusive, except MSNs 0925 

and 1382. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 24, Electrical Power. 

(e) Reason 

This AD was prompted by the failure of the 

generator control unit-constant speed motor/ 

generator (GCU–CSM/G) during a final 

assembly operational test. We are issuing this 

AD to detect and correct incorrect locking of 

contacts into connector 1XE–A of the GCU– 

CSM/G, which could result in a loss of 

contact continuity and lead to the CSM/G not 

operating, which, in conjunction with an 

emergency electrical configuration loss of the 

main electrical system or total engine flame 

out, could adversely affect the airplane’s safe 

flight. 

(f) Compliance 

You are responsible for having the actions 

required by this AD performed within the 

compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

(g) Inspections and Corrective Actions 

(1) Within 1,000 flight hours after the 

effective date of this AD: Do a detailed 

inspection for discrepancies (proper 

engagement and evidence of arcing or 

overheating) of the affected connector wires 

of GCU–CSM/G connector 1XE–A, in 

accordance with Airbus Alert Operators 

Transmission A24L001–13, dated July 25, 

2013. 

(2) If, during the inspection required by 

paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, any discrepancy 

is detected, before further flight, do all 

applicable related investigative and 

corrective actions, in accordance with Airbus 

Alert Operators Transmission A24L001–13, 

dated July 25, 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: 

Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 

Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind 

Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057– 

3356; telephone (425) 227–1138; fax (425) 

227–1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- 

ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 

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) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 

in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 

a manufacturer, use these actions if they are 

FAA-approved. Corrective actions are 

considered FAA-approved if they were 

approved by the State of Design Authority (or 

its delegated agent, or by the Design 

Approval Holder with a State of Design 

Authority’s design organization approval). 

For a repair method to be approved, the 

repair approval must specifically refer to this 

AD. You are required to ensure the product 

is airworthy before it is returned to service. 

(i) Related Information 

(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European 

Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness 

Directive 2013–0175, dated August 2, 2013, 

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 it in Docket No. FAA–2013– 

1031. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness 

Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 

31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 

5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email 

airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com; 

Internet http://www.airbus.com. 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. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

December 17, 2013. 

Jeffrey E. Duven, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2013–30897 Filed 12–24–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–0987; Airspace 

Docket No. 13–AWP–19] 

Proposed Establishment of Class E 

Airspace; Needles, CA 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: This action proposes to 

establish Class E airspace at the Needles 

VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range 

Tactical Air Navigation Aid (VORTAC), 

Needles, CA, to facilitate vectoring of 

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft 

under control of Los Angeles Air Route 

Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). The 

FAA is proposing this action to enhance 

the safety and management of aircraft 

operations within the National Airspace 

System. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before February 10, 2014. 


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