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removal of an outside director is sought 

before the expiration of the outside 

director’s term, the reason for removal 

must be documented. An institution’s 

director removal procedures must allow 

for removal of an outside director by a 

majority vote of all voting stockholders 

voting, in person or by proxy, or by a 

two-thirds majority vote of the full 

board of directors. The outside director 

subject to the removal action is 

prohibited from voting in his or her own 

removal action. 

PART 619—DEFINITIONS 

■ 3. The authority citation for part 619 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: Secs. 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 

2.11, 2.12, 3.1, 3.2, 3.21, 4.9, 5.9, 5.17, 5.19, 

7.0, 7.1, 7.6, 7.8 and 7.12 of the Farm Credit 

Act (12 U.S.C. 2012, 2013, 2015, 2072, 2073, 

2075, 2092, 2093, 2122, 2123, 2142, 2160, 

2243, 2252, 2254, 2279a, 2279a–1, 2279b, 

2279c–1, 2279f); sec. 514 of Pub. L. 102–552, 

106 Stat. 4102. 

§ 619.9235 [Removed] 

■ 4. Remove § 619.9235. 

Dated: August 21, 2018. 

Dale L. Aultman, 

Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board. 

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BILLING CODE 6705–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2018–0760; Product 

Identifier 2018–NM–095–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Dassault 

Aviation 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 

Dassault Aviation Model MYSTERE– 

FALCON 50, MYSTERE–FALCON 900, 

and FALCON 900EX airplanes. This 

proposed AD was prompted by reports 

of cracked reinforcing straps (doublers) 

on the ailerons of airplanes equipped 

with blended winglets. This proposed 

AD would require repetitive detailed 

inspections for cracking of the upper 

and lower reinforcing straps on the 

ailerons, and replacement if necessary. 

We are proposing this AD to address the 

unsafe condition on these products. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by October 9, 2018. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, 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– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 

address above between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this NPRM, contact Aviation Partners, 

Inc., 7299 Perimeter Road South, 

Seattle, WA 98108–3812; phone: 206– 

762–1171; email: mwilliams@

winglets.com; internet: http://

www.aviationpartners.com. You may 

view this service information at the 

FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 

South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 

0760; or in person at Docket Operations 

between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

The AD docket contains this NPRM, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for Docket Operations 

(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the 

ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 

available in the AD docket shortly after 

receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Michael Bumbaugh, Aerospace 

Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, 

Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th 

St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and 

fax: 206–231–3522; email: 

Michael.Bumbaugh@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposal. Send your comments to 

an address listed under the ADDRESSES

section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 

2018–0760; Product Identifier 2018– 

NM–095–AD’’ at the beginning of your 

comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this NPRM. We will consider 

all comments received by the closing 

date and may amend this NPRM 

because of 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 NPRM. 

Discussion 

We have received a report indicating 

that cracked reinforcing straps 

(doublers) were found on the ailerons of 

Dassault Aviation airplanes equipped 

with blended winglets installed in 

accordance with Supplemental Type 

Certificate (STC) ST02188SE or STC 

ST02241SE. This condition is the result 

of hydrogen embrittlement in the 

reinforcing strap manufacturing process. 

If not addressed, this condition could 

lead to fatigue cracking of the ailerons 

and subsequent loss of control of the 

airplane. 

Related Service Information Under 1 

CFR Part 51 

We reviewed Aviation Partners, Inc., 

Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–17–001, 

Revision B, dated December 20, 2017. 

This service information describes 

procedures for detailed inspections for 

any signs of cracking of the external 

upper and lower reinforcing straps on 

the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) 

ailerons. 

We also reviewed Aviation Partners, 

Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–17– 

002, Revision A, dated December 20, 

2017. This service information describes 

procedures for replacing the external 

upper and lower reinforcing straps on 

the LH and RH ailerons. 

This service information is reasonably 

available because the interested parties 

have access to it through their normal 

course of business or by the means 

identified in the ADDRESSES section. 

FAA’s Determination 

We are proposing this AD because we 

evaluated all the relevant information 

and determined the unsafe condition 

described previously is likely to exist or 

develop in other products of the same 

type design. 

Proposed AD Requirements 

This proposed AD would require 

accomplishing the actions specified in 

the service information described 

previously, except as discussed under 

‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD 

and the Service Information.’’ 


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Differences Between This Proposed AD 

and the Service Information 

Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service 

Bulletin SBF9–17–002, Revision A, 

dated December 20, 2017, specifies 

salvaging and returning a damaged strap 

to Aviation Partners, Inc. However, this 

proposed AD does not include that 

requirement. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

affects 70 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 

estimate the following costs to comply 

with this proposed AD: 

ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators 

Repetitive inspections.1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 

per inspection cycle.

$0 $85 per inspection cycle .............. $5,950 per inspection cycle 

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR OPTIONAL ACTIONS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Replacement (4 doublers) ............................................ 32 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,720 ...................... $4,540 $7,260 

We estimate the following costs to do 

any necessary replacements that would 

be required based on the results of the 

proposed inspection. We have no way of 

determining the number of aircraft that 

might need these replacements: 

ON-CONDITION COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Replacement (per doubler) ........................................... 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ........................... $1,135 $1,815 

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. 

This proposed AD is issued in 

accordance with authority delegated by 

the Executive Director, Aircraft 

Certification Service, as authorized by 

FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance 

with that order, issuance of ADs is 

normally a function of the Compliance 

and Airworthiness Division, but during 

this transition period, the Executive 

Director has delegated the authority to 

issue ADs applicable to transport 

category airplanes and associated 

appliances to the Director of the System 

Oversight Division. 

Regulatory Findings 

We 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 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. 

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): 

Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018– 

0760; Product Identifier 2018–NM–095– 

AD. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

We must receive comments by October 9, 

2018. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Dassault Aviation 

Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50, MYSTERE– 

FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes 

equipped with blended winglets installed in 

accordance with the Supplemental Type 

Certificate (STC) specified in paragraph (c)(1) 

or (c)(2) of this AD, as applicable. 

(1) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50 

airplanes: STC ST02241SE. 


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(2) For Model MYSTERE–FALCON 900 

and FALCON 900EX airplanes: STC 

ST02188SE. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 57, Ailerons. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by reports of 

cracked reinforcing straps (doublers) on the 

left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) ailerons 

of airplanes equipped with blended winglets. 

We are issuing this AD to address cracking 

of aileron reinforcing straps, which could 

lead to fatigue cracking of the ailerons and 

subsequent loss of control of the airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective 

Action 

Within 8 months or 400 flight hours (FH), 

whichever occurs first, after the effective date 

of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to 

exceed 8 months or 400 FH, whichever 

occurs first: Do a detailed inspection for 

cracking of the upper and lower reinforcing 

straps of the LH and RH ailerons, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon 

Service Bulletin SBF9–17–001, Revision B, 

dated December 20, 2017. If any cracked 

aileron reinforcing strap is found, before 

further flight: Replace the reinforcing strap 

with a new part, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation 

Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9– 

17–002, Revision A, dated December 20, 

2017. 

(h) Terminating Action 

Replacement of any aileron reinforcing 

strap with a new part, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Aviation 

Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9– 

17–002, Revision A, dated December 20, 

2017, constitutes terminating action for the 

repetitive inspections required by paragraph 

(g) of this AD for that part only. 

(i) Credit for Previous Actions 

(1) This paragraph provides credit for the 

inspections specified in paragraph (g) of this 

AD, if those actions were performed before 

the effective date of this AD using Aviation 

Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9– 

17–001, dated March 3, 2017; or Aviation 

Partners, Inc., Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9– 

17–001, Revision A, dated April 4, 2017. 

(2) This paragraph provides credit for the 

replacement specified in paragraphs (g) and 

(h) of this AD, if those actions were 

performed before the effective date of this AD 

using Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service 

Bulletin SBF9–17–002, dated March 7, 2017. 

(j) No Reporting Requirement and no Parts 

Return 

(1) Although Aviation Partners, Inc., 

Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–17–001, 

Revision B, dated December 20, 2017; and 

Aviation Partners, Inc., Falcon Service 

Bulletin SBF9–17–002, Revision A, dated 

December 20, 2017; specify to submit certain 

information to the manufacturer, this AD 

does not include that requirement. 

(2) Although Aviation Partners, Inc., 

Falcon Service Bulletin SBF9–17–002, 

Revision A, dated December 20, 2017, 

specifies salvaging and returning a damaged 

strap to Aviation Partners, Inc., this AD does 

not include that requirement. 

(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, 

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 manager of the 

certification office, send it to the attention of 

the person identified in paragraph (l)(1) of 

this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- 

ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 

(2) 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. 

(l) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Michael Bumbaugh, Aerospace 

Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle 

ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 

Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231– 

3522; email: Michael.Bumbaugh@faa.gov. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Aviation Partners, Inc., 7299 

Perimeter Road South, Seattle, WA 98108– 

3812; phone: 206–762–1171; email: 

mwilliams@winglets.com; internet: http://

www.aviationpartners.com. You may view 

this service information at the FAA, 

Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 

216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information 

on the availability of this material at the 

FAA, call 206–231–3195. 

Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on 

August 16, 2018. 

Michael Kaszycki, 

Acting Director, System Oversight Division, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2018–18148 Filed 8–23–18; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2018–0759; Product 

Identifier 2018–NM–055–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS 

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 SAS Model A330–200 series 

airplanes; Model A330–200 Freighter 

series airplanes; and Model A330–300 

series airplanes. This proposed AD was 

prompted by revisions to certain 

airworthiness limitation item (ALI) 

documents, which specify more 

restrictive instructions and/or 

airworthiness limitations. This 

proposed AD would require revising the 

maintenance or inspection program, as 

applicable, to incorporate new or more 

restrictive instructions and/or 

airworthiness limitations. We are 

proposing this AD to address the unsafe 

condition on these products. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by October 9, 2018. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, 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– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 

address above between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, 

Airworthiness Office—EAL, Rond-Point 

Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 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 Standards Branch, 2200 

South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 

0759; or in person at Docket Operations 

between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

The AD docket contains this NPRM, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for Docket Operations 

(phone: 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, 


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