Rule2024-20163
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
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Published
September 9, 2024
Effective
October 15, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-02- 10, which applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2022-02-10 required replacement of certain titanium screws. Since the FAA issued AD 2022-02-10, affected parts have been found in other areas of certain Falcon 7X airplanes as well as in additional Falcon 7X airplanes. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2022-02-10, adds other locations for screw replacement, and revises the applicability, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 174 (Monday, September 9, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 72966-72968]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-20163]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-0457; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01207-T;
Amendment 39-22790; AD 2024-14-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-02-
10, which applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON
900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2022-02-10 required replacement
of certain titanium screws. Since the FAA issued AD 2022-02-10,
affected parts have been found in other areas of certain Falcon 7X
airplanes as well as in additional Falcon 7X airplanes. This AD
continues to require the actions in AD 2022-02-10, adds other locations
for screw replacement, and revises the applicability, as specified in a
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated
by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 15, 2024.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 15,
2024.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0457; 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 final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For EASA material identified in this AD, contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999
000; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4f0e0b3c0f2a2e3c2e612a3a3d203f2e612a3a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="86c7c2f5c6e3e7f5e7a8e3f3f4e9f6e7a8e3f3">[email protected]</span></a>; website easa.europa.eu. You may find
this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
<bullet> For Dassault Aviation material identified in this AD,
contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; website
<a href="http://dassaultfalcon.com">dassaultfalcon.com</a>.
<bullet> You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available in the AD docket at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2024-0457.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone: 206-231-3226; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#55213a387b273a31273c3220302f153334347b323a23"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1f6b7072316d707b6d76786a7a655f797e7e31787069">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2022-02-10,
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Amendment 39-21907 (87 FR 7025, February 8, 2022) (AD 2022-02-10). AD
2022-02-10 applied to certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X, FALCON
900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. AD 2022-02-10 was prompted by MCAI
originated by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States
of the European Union. EASA issued AD 2021-0047, dated February 16,
2021 (EASA AD 2021-0047), to correct an unsafe condition. AD 2022-02-10
required replacement of certain titanium screws. The FAA issued AD
2022-02-10 to address failure of an affected screw installed in a
critical location, possibly resulting in reduced structural integrity
of the airplane.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 6, 2024 (89 FR
15965). The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD 2023-0207, dated November 21,
2023 (also referred to as the MCAI). The MCAI states that since EASA
issued AD 2021-0047, it was determined that affected parts have been
installed in production in additional areas of certain Model FALCON 7X
airplanes already included in the applicability of EASA AD 2021-0047.
Additionally, it was determined that additional Model FALCON 7X
airplanes were not included in the applicability of EASA AD 2021-0047.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to continue to require the actions in
AD 2022-02-10, add other locations for screw replacement, and revise
the applicability, as specified in EASA AD 2023-0207. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2024-0457.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined
that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the
FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product.
Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in
the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on any
operator.
Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2023-0207 specifies procedures for replacing certain
Decomatic titanium screws (including an inspection of the bore
dimension and corrective actions (oversizing or repair)). The EASA AD
also restricts installation of certain Decomatic titanium screws.
Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-467, Revision 2, dated March 20, 2023,
specifies procedures for additional work.
This material 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 44 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Retained actions from AD 2022- Up to 90 work- $0 Up to $7,650........ Up to $336,600.
02-10. hours x $85 per
hour = $7,650.
New proposed requirements..... Up to 110 work- 0 Up to $9,350........ Up to $411,400.
hours x $85 per
hour = $9,350.
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According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the cost estimate.
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.
The FAA is 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
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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-02-10, Amendment 39-21907
(87 FR 7025, February 8, 2022); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:
2024-14-09 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-22790; Docket No. FAA-
2024-0457; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-01207-T.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 15, 2024.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2022-02-10, Amendment 39-21907 (87 FR 7025,
February 8, 2022) (AD 2022-02-10).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this AD, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2023-0207, dated November 21, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0207).
(1) Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
(2) Model FALCON 900EX airplanes.
(3) Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 51, Standard
Practices/Structures.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of an improper heat treatment
process applied during the manufacturing of certain Decomatic
titanium screws, and by the determination that affected parts in
additional areas on certain airplanes, as well as additional
airplanes, are subject to the unsafe condition. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address failure of an affected screw installed in a
critical location, possibly resulting in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2023-0207.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0207
(1) Where EASA AD 2023-0207 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) This AD does not adopt the ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD
2023-0207.
(3) Where the ``Ref Publications'' section of EASA AD 2023-0207
specifies ``Dassault SB 7X-467 original issue dated 16 November
2020, Rev. 1 dated 12 December 2022 or Rev. 2 dated 20 March 2023,''
this AD requires replacing that text with ``Dassault Service
Bulletin 7X-467, Revision 2, dated March 20, 2023.''
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
For Model FALCON 7X airplanes: This paragraph provides credit
for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using
Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-467, dated November 16, 2020, provided
the additional work specified in Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-467,
Revision 2, dated March 20, 2023, is accomplished within the
applicable compliance time specified in EASA AD 2023-0207.
(j) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Validation 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
International Validation Branch, mail it to the address identified
in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c1f8ec809792ec808893ecf6f2f1ec808c8e8281a7a0a0efa6aeb7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d6effb978085fb979f84fbe1e5e6fb979b999596b0b7b7f8b1b9a0">[email protected]</span></a>. Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Additional Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 206-231-3226; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3642595b18445952445f5143534c7650575718515940"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="13677c7e3d617c77617a74667669537572723d747c65">[email protected]</span></a>.
(2) Material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by
reference is available at the address specified in paragraph (l)(4)
of this AD.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions
required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0207,
dated November 21, 2023.
(ii) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-467, Revision 2, dated March
20, 2023.
(3) For EASA AD 2023-0207, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#de9f9aad9ebbbfadbff0bbabacb1aebff0bbab"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1c5d586f5c797d6f7d3279696e736c7d327969">[email protected]</span></a>; website easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA
AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) For Dassault Aviation material identified in this AD,
contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; website
<a href="http://dassaultfalcon.com">dassaultfalcon.com</a>.
(5) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th
Street, Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
(6) You may view this material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3254401c5b5c41425751465b5d5c725c5340531c555d44"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8aecf8a4e3e4f9faefe9fee3e5e4cae4ebf8eba4ede5fc">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on September 3, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-20163 Filed 9-6-24; 8:45 am]
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