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inspection, prior to further flight, replace it

with a new bracket.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(b) An alternative method of compliance or

adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used if approved by the Manager,

International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators

shall submit their requests through an

appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance

Inspector, who may add comments and then

send it to the Manager, International Branch,

ANM–116.

Note 2: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the International Branch,

ANM–116.

Special Flight Permits

(c) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with §§ 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.

Incorporation by Reference

(d) The actions shall be done in accordance

with Jetstream Service Bulletin J41–53–046,

dated March 15, 2000. This incorporation by

reference was approved by the Director of the

Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C.

552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be

obtained from British Aerospace Regional

Aircraft American Support, 13850 Mclearen

Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171. Copies may

be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane

Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,

Washington; or at the Office of the Federal

Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite

700, Washington, DC.

Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed

in British airworthiness directive 003–03–

2000.

Effective Date

(e) This amendment becomes effective on

February 22, 2001.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on January

8, 2001.

Donald L. Riggin,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 01–1077 Filed 1–17–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–U

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 99–NM–202–AD; Amendment

39–12076; AD 2001–01–06]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model

A300 B2 and A300 B4 (A300); Model

A300 B4–600, A300 B4–600R, and A300

F4–600R (A300–600); and Model A310

Series Airplanes; Equipped With

Dowty Ram Air Turbines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes

an existing airworthiness directive (AD),

applicable to certain Airbus Industrie

Model A300, A300–600, and A310

series airplanes; equipped with Dowty

ram air turbines (RAT). That AD

currently requires repetitive deployment

tests of the RAT and checks of the

adjustment of the locking rod. This

amendment also requires modification

of the RAT, which terminates the

repetitive tests and checks. This

amendment is prompted by issuance of

mandatory continuing airworthiness

information by a foreign civil

airworthiness authority. The actions

specified by this AD are intended to

ensure the availability of the RAT in

case of need.

DATES: Effective February 22, 2001.

The incorporation by reference of

certain publications, as listed in the

regulations, is approved by the Director

of the Federal Register as of February

22, 2001.

The incorporation by reference of

Airbus All Operator Telex 29–09, dated

November 16, 1993, as listed in the

regulations, was approved previously by

the Director of the Federal Register as of

March 2, 1994 (59 FR 7208, February 15,

1994).

ADDRESSES: The service information

referenced in this AD may be obtained

from Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point

Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,

France. This information may be

examined at the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Transport

Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket,

1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,

Washington; or at the Office of the

Federal Register, 800 North Capitol

Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Norman B. Martenson, Manager,

International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601

Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington

98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2110;

fax (425) 227–1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A

proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39)

by superseding AD 94–04–05,

amendment 39–8823 (59 FR 7208,

February 15, 1994), which is applicable

to certain Airbus Industrie Model A300,

A300–600, and A310 series airplanes,

was published as a supplemental notice

of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the

Federal Register on August 23, 2000 (65

FR 51254). The action proposed to

continue to require repetitive

deployment tests of the ram air turbine

(RAT) and checks of the adjustment of

the locking rod. The action also

proposed to require modification of the

RAT, which would terminate the

repetitive tests and checks, and to

expand the applicability of the existing

AD.

Airplane Model Designation Change

Since the issuance of the

supplemental NPRM, the FAA has

determined that it is necessary to revise

the manner in which it specifies the

model designation for Airbus Model

A300 and A300–600 series airplanes to

reflect the designations that appear on

the type certificate data sheet (TCDS).

This final rule has been revised

accordingly.

Comments

Interested persons have been afforded

an opportunity to participate in the

making of this amendment. No

comments were submitted in response

to the supplemental NPRM or the FAA’s

determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

After careful review of the available

data, the FAA has determined that air

safety and the public interest require the

adoption of the rule with the change

previously described. The FAA has

determined that this change will neither

increase the economic burden on any

operator nor increase the scope of the

AD.

Cost Impact

There are approximately 126

airplanes of U.S. registry that will be

affected by this AD.

The repetitive tests and checks that

are required by AD 94–04–05, and

retained in this AD, take approximately

2 work hours per airplane to

accomplish, at an average labor rate of

$60 per work hour. Based on these

figures, the cost impact of this

requirement on U.S. operators is

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estimated to be $15,120, or $120 per

airplane, per test/check cycle.

The new modification that is required

by this AD action will take

approximately 6 work hours per

airplane to accomplish, at an average

labor rate of $60 per work hour.

Required parts will cost approximately

$3,995 per airplane. Based on these

figures, the cost impact of the new

requirements of this AD on U.S.

operators is estimated to be $548,730, or

$4,355 per airplane.

The cost impact figures discussed

above are based on assumptions that no

operator has yet accomplished any of

the requirements of this AD action, and

that no operator would accomplish

those actions in the future if this AD

were not adopted. The cost impact

figures discussed in AD rulemaking

actions represent only the time

necessary to perform the specific actions

actually required by the AD. These

figures typically do not include

incidental costs, such as the time

required to gain access and close up,

planning time, or time necessitated by

other administrative actions.

Regulatory Impact

The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it is

determined that this final rule does not

have federalism implications under

Executive Order 13132.

For the reasons discussed above, I

certify that this action (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. A final evaluation has

been prepared for this action and it is

contained in the Rules Docket. A copy

of it may be obtained from the Rules

Docket at the location provided under

the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Incorporation by reference,

Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation

Administration amends part 39 of the

Federal Aviation Regulations (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. Section 39.13 is amended by

removing amendment 39–8823 (59 FR

7208, February 15, 1994), and by adding

a new airworthiness directive (AD),

amendment 39–12076, to read as

follows:

2001–01–06 Airbus Industrie: Amendment

39–12076. Docket 99–NM–202–AD.

Supersedes AD 94–04–05, Amendment

39–8823.

Applicability: Model A300 B2 and A300 B4

(A300); Model A300 B4–600, A300 B4–600R,

and A300 F4–600R (A300–600); and Model

A310 series airplanes; certificated in any

category; equipped with Dowty ram air

turbines (RAT) having the following part

numbers:

RAT 16C 100 VG

RAT 16C 101 VG

RAT 16C 102 VG

RAT 16C 103 VG

RAT 16C 105 VG

RAT 16C 109 VG

RAT 16C 110 VG

768336

768338

Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane

identified in the preceding applicability

provision, regardless of whether it has been

modified, altered, or repaired in the area

subject to the requirements of this AD. For

airplanes that have been modified, altered, or

repaired so that the performance of the

requirements of this AD is affected, the

owner/operator must request approval for an

alternative method of compliance in

accordance with paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.

The request should include an assessment of

the effect of the modification, alteration, or

repair on the unsafe condition addressed by

this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not

been eliminated, the request should include

specific proposed actions to address it.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless

accomplished previously.

To ensure the availability of the RAT in

case of need, accomplish the following:

Restatement of Requirements of AD 94–04–

05:

Repetitive Tests and Checks

(a) Within 60 days after March 2, 1994 (the

effective date of AD 94–04–05, amendment

39–8823), or 500 hours time-in-service after

March 2, 1994, whichever occurs first,

perform a deployment test of the RAT and

check the adjustment of the locking rod, in

accordance with Airbus All Operator Telex

(AOT) 29–09, dated November 16, 1993.

Repeat the deployment test and adjustment

check thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10

months.

(1) If no discrepancy is found, prior to

further flight, apply grease to the RAT leg at

the entry and exit positions of the locking rod

spring housing, in accordance with the AOT.

(2) If any discrepancy is found, prior to

further flight, correct it and apply grease to

the RAT leg at the entry and exit positions

of the locking rod spring housing, in

accordance with the AOT.

New Requirements of This AD:

New Service Bulletin Revisions

(b) As of the effective date of this new AD,

Airbus Service Bulletin A300–29–0101 (for

Model A300 series airplanes), A310–29–2039

(for Model A310 series airplanes), or A300–

29–6030 (for Model A300–600 series

airplanes); all Revision 02, all dated June 28,

2000; as applicable; must be used for

accomplishment of the actions required by

paragraph (a) of this AD.

Modification

(c) Within 24 months after the effective

date of this AD, modify the RAT by installing

a grease nipple and a scraper seal assembly,

replacing the locking rod spring with a

stronger spring, and re-identifying the RAT

with a new part number; in accordance with

Airbus Service Bulletin A300–29–0106 (for

Model A300 series airplanes), A310–29–2078

(for Model A310 series airplanes), or A300–

29–6039 (for Model A300–600 series

airplanes); all Revision 03, all dated June 28,

2000; as applicable. Accomplishment of the

modification constitutes terminating action

for the repetitive tests and checks required by

paragraph (a) of this AD.

Note 2: The service bulletins refer to

Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS26T–29–1

for modification instructions and new part

numbers.

Note 3: Accomplishment of the actions

specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300–

29–0106, A310–29–2078, or A300–29–6039;

Revision 01; all dated September 8, 1997; or

Revision 02, all dated January 26, 1999; as

applicable; prior to the effective date of this

AD, is acceptable for compliance with

paragraph (c) of this AD.

Spares

(d) As of the effective date of this AD, no

person shall install a RAT having the

following part numbers on any airplane:

RAT 16C 100 VG

RAT 16C 101 VG

RAT 16C 102 VG

RAT 16C 103 VG

RAT 16C 105 VG

RAT 16C 109 VG

RAT 16C 110 VG

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768338

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(e)(1) An alternative method of compliance

or adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used if approved by the Manager,

International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators

shall submit their requests through an

appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance

Inspector, who may add comments and then

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send it to the Manager, International Branch,

ANM–116.

(2) Alternative methods of compliance,

approved previously in accordance with AD

94–04–05, amendment 39–8823, are

approved as alternative methods of

compliance with paragraph (a) of this AD.

Note 4: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the International Branch,

ANM–116.

(f) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with §§ 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.

Incorporation by Reference

(g) The actions shall be done in accordance

with Airbus All Operator Telex 29–09, dated

November 16, 1993; Airbus Service Bulletin

A300–29–0101, Revision 02, dated June 28,

2000; Airbus Service Bulletin A310–29–2039,

Revision 02, dated June 28, 2000; Airbus

Service Bulletin A300–29–6030, Revision 02,

dated June 28, 2000; Airbus Service Bulletin

A300–29–0106, Revision 03, dated June 28,

2000; Airbus Service Bulletin A310–29–2078,

Revision 03, dated June 28, 2000; and Airbus

Service Bulletin A300–29–6039, Revision 03,

dated June 28, 2000; as applicable.

(1) The incorporation by reference of

Airbus Service Bulletin A300–29–0101,

Revision 02, dated June 28, 2000; Airbus

Service Bulletin A310–29–2039, Revision 02,

dated June 28, 2000; Airbus Service Bulletin

A300–29–6030, Revision 02, dated June 28,

2000; Airbus Service Bulletin A300–29–0106,

Revision 03, dated June 28, 2000; Airbus

Service Bulletin A310–29–2078, Revision 03,

dated June 28, 2000; and Airbus Service

Bulletin A300–29–6039, Revision 03, dated

June 28, 2000; is approved by the Director of

the Federal Register in accordance with 5

U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.

(2) The incorporation by reference of

Airbus All Operator Telex 29–09, dated

November 16, 1993, was approved previously

by the Director of the Federal Register as of

March 2, 1994 (59 FR 7208, February 15,

1994).

(3) Copies may be obtained from Airbus

Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,

31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. Copies may be

inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane

Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,

Washington; or at the Office of the Federal

Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite

700, Washington, DC.

Note 5: The subject of this AD is addressed

in French airworthiness directive 2000–259–

315(B), dated June 28, 2000.

Effective Date

(h) This amendment becomes effective on

February 22, 2001.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on January

8, 2001.

Donald L. Riggin,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 01–1076 Filed 1–17–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–U

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 98–NM–325–AD; Amendment

39–12075; AD 2001–01–05]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Dassault

Model Falcon 10 and Model MystereFalcon 50 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD),

applicable to certain Dassault Model

Falcon 10 and Model Mystere-Falcon 50

series airplanes. For certain airplanes,

this amendment requires modification

of the aircraft wiring to illuminate the

‘‘T/O CONFIG’’ red warning light on the

cockpit warning panel. For certain other

airplanes, this amendment requires

installation of a ‘‘NO TAKEOFF’’ red

light on each pilot’s instrument panel;

modification of the associated aircraft

wiring to activate the lights whenever

the aircraft is not in the proper

configuration for takeoff; and a revision

to the Airplane Flight Manual to check

that the ‘‘NO TAKEOFF’’ lights are out

prior to takeoff. This amendment is

prompted by issuance of mandatory

continuing airworthiness information by

a foreign civil airworthiness authority.

The actions specified by this AD are

intended to prevent takeoff with the

parking brake engaged, which could

result in an extended takeoff roll or a

rejected takeoff, and consequent runway

overrun.

DATES: Effective February 22, 2001.

The incorporation by reference of

certain publications listed in the

regulations is approved by the Director

of the Federal Register as of February

22, 2001.

ADDRESSES: The service information

referenced in this AD may be obtained

from Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000,

South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606.

This information may be examined at

the Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate,

Rules Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,

Renton, Washington; or at the Office of

the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol

Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Norman B. Martenson, Manager,

International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601

Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington

98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2110;

fax (425) 227–1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A

proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to

include an airworthiness directive (AD)

that is applicable to certain Dassault

Model Falcon 10 and Model MystereFalcon 50 series airplanes was

published in the Federal Register on

July 22, 1999 (64 FR 39448). For certain

airplanes, that action proposed to

require modification of the aircraft

wiring to illuminate the ‘‘T/O CONFIG’’

red warning light on the cockpit

warning panel. For certain other

airplanes, that action proposed to

require installation of a ‘‘NO

TAKEOFF’’ red light on each pilot’s

instrument panel; modification of the

associated aircraft wiring to activate the

lights whenever the aircraft is not in the

proper configuration for takeoff; and a

revision to the Airplane Flight Manual

(AFM) to check that the ‘‘NO

TAKEOFF’’ lights are out prior to

takeoff.

Comments

Interested persons have been afforded

an opportunity to participate in the

making of this amendment. Due

consideration has been given to the

comments received.

Request for Credit for Previously

Accomplished Work

One commenter, the manufacturer,

requests that a statement be added to the

proposed AD that would credit

operators for the prior accomplishment

of the original versions of the service

bulletins. (The proposed AD specified

that the modification be accomplished

in accordance with Revision 1 of the

corresponding service bulletins.)

The FAA concurs. Notes 2 and 4 have

been added to the final rule to credit

operators for the prior accomplishment

of the modification in accordance with

the original versions of the applicable

service bulletins.

Request to Revise Cost Estimate

One commenter, the manufacturer,

requests that the cost impact section of

the proposed AD be revised to reflect

certain information in its records: There

are 144 U.S.-registered Model Falcon 10

series airplanes, of which 110 have

already been modified; and 159 U.S.-

registered Model Mystere-Falcon 50

series airplanes, of which 90 have

already been modified. In addition, the

commenter reports that the parts cost for

Model Mystere-Falcon 50 series

airplanes is $226.

The FAA acknowledges the revised

information, and has revised the cost