Document ID: FAA-2015-0934-0003
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: Dassault Aviation Airplanes
Posted Date: 2015-10-08T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 195 (Thursday, October 8, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60795-60797]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-25492]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0934; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-030-AD; 
Amendment 39-18287; AD 2015-20-08]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G 
airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 
20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. This AD was prompted by 
reports of defective fire extinguisher tubes. It was determined the 
defects were caused by corrosion. This AD requires repetitive general 
visual inspections of the fire extinguisher tubes for cracking and 
corrosion, and replacement of any cracked tube with a serviceable tube, 
if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking and 
corrosion in the fire extinguisher tubes, which could impact the 
capability to extinguish an engine fire, and possibly result in damage 
to the airplane and injury to the passengers.

DATES: This AD becomes effective November 12, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0934; or in person at the 
Docket 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Dassault Aviation Model 
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; 
Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-
D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on May 4, 2015 (80 FR 25254).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued 
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0299, dated December 19, 2013 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Dassault Aviation 
Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G 
airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 
20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Several defective extinguisher tubes have been reported on 
certain Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon aeroplanes. The results of 
the investigations concluded that these occurrences were caused by 
corrosion.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could impact the 
capability to extinguish an engine fire, possibly resulting in 
damage to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
repetitive [general visual] inspections [for cracking and corrosion] 
of the fire extinguisher tubes and, depending on findings, the 
replacement of an affected part with a serviceable part (improved 
fire extinguisher tube). It also proposes the replacement of those 
tubes with the ``old Part Number'' (P/N) with a serviceable part 
with the new P/N as a terminating action. In addition, this [EASA] 
AD prohibits installation of an affected tube on an aeroplane.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0934-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 25254, May 4, 2015) 
or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 25254, May 4, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 25254, May 4, 2015).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 170 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $57,800, or $340 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

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

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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 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 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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0934; 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 street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    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 FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2015-20-08 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18287. Docket No. FAA-
2015-0934; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-030-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective November 12, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN 
JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; Model MYSTERE-FALCON 
200 airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-
F5 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial 
numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire 
protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of defective fire extinguisher 
tubes. It was determined the defects were caused by corrosion. We 
are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking and corrosion in 
the fire extinguisher tubes, which could impact the capability to 
extinguish an engine fire, and possibly result in damage to the 
airplane and injury to the passengers.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Inspection

    For airplanes identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and 
(g)(3) of this AD: Within 13 months or 450 flight hours, whichever 
occurs first after the effective date of this AD, do a general 
visual inspection of the fire extinguisher tubes for cracking and 
corrosion, 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 Dassault 
Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Repeat the 
inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 13 months.
    (1) Model FAN JET FALCON airplanes and Model FAN JET FALCON 
SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes, equipped with any fire 
extinguisher tubes having part numbers MY20791-101, MY20791-101-1, 
MY20791-102, MY20791-102-1, MY20791-117, and MY20791-112.
    (2) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes equipped with any fire 
extinguisher tubes having part numbers M20H791000210B1 and 
M20H791000240B1.
    (3) Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 
airplanes equipped with any fire extinguisher tubes having part 
numbers M20R791101, M20R791101A1, and M20R791102.

(h) Corrective Action

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any cracking or corrosion is found, before further flight, replace 
the tube with a serviceable tube having a part number specified in 
Table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable.

                    Table 1 to Paragraph (h) of This AD--Serviceable Fire Extinguisher Tubes
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               For model--                 Equipped with affected pin--       Replace with serviceable pin--
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FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C,   MY20791-101.................  MY20791-101-2.
 D, E, F, and G airplanes.
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C,   MY20791-101-1...............  MY20791-101-2.
 D, E, F, and G airplanes.
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C,   MY20791-102.................  MY20791-102-2.
 D, E, F, and G airplanes.
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C,   MY20791-102-1...............  MY20791-102-2.
 D, E, F, and G airplanes.
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C,   MY20791-117.................  MY20791-117n-1.
 D, E, F, and G airplanes.
FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C,   MY20791-112.................  MY20791-112-1.
 D, E, F, and G airplanes.
MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes.............  M20H791000210B1.............  M20H791000210B2.
MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes.............  M20H791000240B1.............  M20H791000240B2.
MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and    M20R791101..................  M20R791101A2.
 20-F5 airplanes.
MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and    M20R791101A1................  M20R791101A3.
 20-F5 airplanes.
MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and    M20R791102..................  M20R791102A2.
 20-F5 airplanes.
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(i) Terminating Action for the Repetitive Inspections

    Replacement of an affected tube with a serviceable tube, as 
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, constitutes a terminating 
action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD.

(j) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a 
tube having a part number identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), 
and (g)(3) of this AD, on any airplane.

(k) 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.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault Aviation's EASA 
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(l) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0299, dated December 19, 2013, for 
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-
0934-0002.

(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 29, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-25492 Filed 10-7-15; 8:45 am]
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