(a) EFFECTIVE DATE
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October 20, 2014.
(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 serial numbers.
(d) SUBJECT
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire Protection.
(e) REASON
This AD was prompted by reports of a manufacturing defect in the
charge indicator on fire extinguisher bottles. We are issuing this AD
to detect and correct a dormant failure in the fire suppression
system, which could result in the inability to put out a fire in an
engine, auxiliary power unit (APU), or rear compartment.
(f) COMPLIANCE
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless
already done.
(g) DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this AD, the following definitions apply.
(1) An affected fire extinguisher bottle is any fire extinguisher bottle
having a part number (P/N) included in table 1 to paragraph (h) of
this AD and having a manufacturing batch number 168 through 200
inclusive on the data plate of the charge indicator.
(2) A serviceable fire extinguisher bottle is any fire extinguisher bottle
having a manufacturing batch number lower than 168 or higher than 200
on the data plate of the charge indicator.
(h) DETERMINING CHARGE INDICATOR BATCH NUMBER
Within 30 days or 100 flight hours after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs first: Determine the manufacturing batch number
for the charge indicator installed on each engine and APU fire
extinguisher bottle having a part number included in table 1 to the
introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin F20-785, also
referred to as 785, dated June 11, 2012 (for Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN
JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G airplanes; and Model MYSTERE
-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes); or Dassault Service
Bulletin F200-131, also referred to as 131, dated June 11, 2012 (for
Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes).
TABLE 1 TO THE INTRODUCTORY TEXT OF PARAGRAPH (H) OF THIS AD--PART
NUMBERS OF AFFECTED FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLES
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TYPE OF BOTTLE-- PART NUMBER--
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Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle...... 111-1555-324-12A
Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle...... 811456
Engine Fire Extinguisher Bottle...... 111-355-32142A
APU Fire Extinguisher Bottle......... 111-011-324-12A
APU Fire Extinguisher Bottle......... 811475
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(1) For fire extinguisher bottles with part numbers that are not included
in table 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD, no
further action is required by this paragraph.
(2) For any affected charge indicator, as identified in paragraph (g)(1)
of this AD: Before further flight, weigh each affected fire
extinguisher bottle, 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
Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Weigh the fire
extinguishers thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months until
the applicable replacement specified in paragraph (h)(2)(i),
(h)(2)(ii), (h)(2)(iii), (h)(2)(iv), or (j) of this AD is
accomplished. If it is determined that the fire extinguisher weighs
less than the lowest weight limit indicated on the fire extinguisher's
data plate, before further flight, replace any affected fire
extinguisher bottle and charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable
part, in accordance with the applicable method specified in paragraph
(h)(2)(i), (h)(2)(ii), (h)(2)(iii), or (h)(2)(iv) of this AD.
NOTE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (H)(2) OF THIS AD: The instructions specified in Dass-
ault Maintenance Procedure, "Weighing of Engine Freon Fire Extinguishers,"
(page 601, "Inspection/Check") of Subject 26-20-2, "Extinguishing System-
-Description and Operation, of Chapter 26, "Fire Protection," in Book 2 of
the Dassault Falcon 20 Maintenance Manual, Phase 50, dated October 2011
(for Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G
airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5
airplanes); or Procedure 2, "Engine and Rear Compartment Extinguisher
(14W1-14W2): Weighing" of Falcon 200 Maintenance Requirement Card 171.0,
Revised December 2011, of Chapter 26, "Fire Protection," in Book 1, "Work
Cards," of the Dassault Falcon 200 Maintenance Manual, Revision 30, dated
December 2011 (for Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes); provide additional
guidance for weighing affected fire extinguisher bottles. This service
information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(i) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G air-
planes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5
airplanes: Replace the charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable
part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
NOTE 2 TO PARAGRAPHS (H)(2)(I), (I), (I)(1), AND (J)(1) OF THIS AD: The
instructions specified in Dassault Maintenance Procedure, "Removal of
Pyrotechnical Cartridge for Check/Replacement" (pages 401-403,
"Removal/Installation"), of Subject 26-20-2 "Extinguishing System-
-Description and Operation," of Chapter 26, "Fire Protection," in Book 2
of the Dassault Falcon 20 Maintenance Manual, Phase 50, dated October
2011, are a source of guidance for the actions specified in paragraphs
(h)(2)(i), (i), (i)(1), and (j)(1) of this AD. This service information is
not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G
airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5
airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle with a serviceable
part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(iii) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the charge indicator
cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
NOTE 3 TO PARAGRAPHS (H)(2)(III), (I), (I)(3), AND (J)(3) OF THIS AD: Pro-
cedure 3, "Engine and Rear Compartment Extinguisher (14W1-14W2):
Check/Replacement of Percussion Cartridge," of Falcon 200 Maintenance
Requirement Card 171.0, Revised December 2011, of Chapter 26, "Fire
Protection", in Book 1, "Work Cards," of the Dassault Falcon 200
Maintenance Manual, Revision 30, dated December 2011, is a source of
guidance for paragraphs (h)(2)(iii), (i), (i)(3), and (j)(3) of this AD.
This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(iv) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher
bottle with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
NOTE 4 TO PARAGRAPHS (H)(2)(IV), (I)(4), AND (J)(4) OF THIS AD: Procedure
1, "Removal/Installation," of Falcon 200 Maintenance Requirement Card
171.0, Revised December 2011, of Chapter 26, "Fire Protection", in Book 1,
"Work Cards," of the Dassault Falcon 200 Maintenance Manual, Revision 30,
dated December 2011, is a source of guidance for replacing the fire
extinguisher bottle. This service information is not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(i) REPETITIVE INSPECTIONS TO DETERMINE IF CHARGE INDICATOR CARTRIDGE WAS
FIRED
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD: Do an inspection
to determine if the charge indicator cartridge installed on each
engine and APU fire extinguisher bottle, as identified in table 1 to
the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD, was fired, in
accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or
Airbus's EASA DOA. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not
to exceed 6 months until the replacement specified in paragraph
(i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), (i)(4), or (j) of this AD is accomplished. If
it is determined that any charge indicator cartridge was fired, before
further flight, replace the affected fire extinguisher bottle and
charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with
a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA
DOA.
(1) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G
airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 2-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5
airplanes: Replace the charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable
part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(2) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G
airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5
airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle with a serviceable
part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the charge indicator
cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(4) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher
bottle with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(j) REPLACEMENT OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE AND CHARGE INDICATOR CARTRIDGE
Unless previously accomplished as specified in paragraph (h) or (i) of
this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, replace
any affected fire extinguisher bottle and charge indicator cartridge,
as specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, with a serviceable part,
in accordance with the method specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2),
(j)(3), or (j)(4) of this AD, as applicable. Replacement of any
affected fire extinguisher bottle and charge indicator cartridge with
a serviceable part terminates the repetitive actions specified in
paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD.
(1) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G
airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5
airplanes: Replace the charge indicator cartridge with a serviceable
part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(2) For Model FAN JET FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, D, E, F, and G
airplanes; and Model MYSTERE-FALCON 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5
airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher bottle with a serviceable
part, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(3) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the charge indicator
cartridge with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(4) For Model MYSTERE-FALCON 200 airplanes: Replace the fire extinguisher
bottle with a serviceable part, in accordance with a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(k) PARTS INSTALLATION PROHIBITION
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any
airplane, a fire extinguisher bottle having a part number included in
table 1 to the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD, fitted
with a charge indicator having a manufacturing batch number on the
data plate of 168 through 200 inclusive.
(l) 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 425-227-1137. 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 EASA; or
Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
(m) RELATED INFORMATION
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0189, dated September 24, 2012, for
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013
-0423-0003.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by
reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(3)
and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions
required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Dassault Service Bulletin F20-785, also referred to as 785, dated June
11, 2012.
(ii) Dassault Service Bulletin F200-131, also referred to as 131, dated
June 11, 2012.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon
Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440
-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.com.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by refer-
ence at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202
-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr
-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 29, 2014. Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Inter-
national Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-227-1137; fax: 425-227-1149.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0423; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-176-AD;
Amendment 39-17714; AD 2013-26-05]
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
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. This AD was
prompted by reports of a manufacturing defect in the charge indicator
on fire extinguisher bottles. This AD requires repetitive weighing of
fire extinguisher bottles having a certain part number, and eventual
replacement of those bottles to terminate the repetitive weighing. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct a dormant failure in the fire
suppression system, which could result in the inability to put out a
fire in an engine, auxiliary power unit, or rear compartment.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 20, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 20, 2014.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD on the Internet at
http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2013-0423; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault
Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 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 21, 2013 (78 FR 29669). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of a manufacturing defect in the charge indicator on fire
extinguisher bottles. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive weighing
of fire extinguisher bottles having a certain part number, and eventual
replacement of those bottles to terminate the repetitive weighing. We
are issuing this AD to detect and correct a dormant failure in the fire
suppression system, which could result in the inability to put out a
fire in an engine, auxiliary power unit, or rear compartment.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0189, dated September 24, 2012 (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:
A manufacturing defect of the charge indicator of fire
extinguisher bottles has been reported on Dassault Aviation Fan Jet
Falcon and Myst[egrave]re-Falcon 20 series aeroplanes.
The results of the investigations concluded that this defect may
lead to corrosion of the charge indicator, causing improper
indication of loss of pressure inside the bottle. In addition, the
Part Numbers (P/N) of the fire extinguishers and batch numbers of
the affected charge indicators have been identified.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could constitute
a dormant failure that might impact the capability to extinguish a
fire, either in an engine or the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) or the
rear compartment, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and
injury to the occupants.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive weighing of the affected fire extinguishers bottles and,
ultimately replacement of the affected bottles with serviceable
bottles. In addition, this [EASA] AD prohibits installation of an
affected fire extinguisher bottle.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at
http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0423-0003.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 29669, May 21,
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
"Contacting the Manufacturer'' Paragraph in This AD
Since late 2006, we have included a standard paragraph titled
"Airworthy Product'' in all MCAI ADs in which the FAA develops an AD
based on a foreign authority's AD.
We have become aware that some operators have misunderstood or
misinterpreted the Airworthy Product paragraph to allow the owner/
operator to use messages provided by the manufacturer as approval of
deviations during the accomplishment of an AD-mandated action. The
Airworthy Product paragraph does not approve messages or other
information provided by the manufacturer for deviations to the
requirements of the AD-mandated actions. The Airworthy Product
paragraph only addresses the requirement to contact the manufacturer
for corrective actions for the identified unsafe condition and does not
cover deviations from other AD requirements. However, deviations to AD-
required actions are addressed in 14 CFR 39.17, and anyone may request
the approval for an alternative method of compliance to the AD-required
actions using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
To address this misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the
Airworthy Product paragraph, we have changed the paragraph and retitled
it "Contacting the Manufacturer.'' This paragraph now clarifies that
for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a
manufacturer, the actions must be accomplished using a method approved
by the FAA, EASA, or Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA).
The Contacting the Manufacturer paragraph also clarifies that, if
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature. The DOA signature indicates that the data and information
contained in the document are EASA-approved, which is also FAA-
approved. Messages and other information provided by the manufacturer
that do not contain the DOA-authorized signature approval are not EASA-
approved, unless EASA directly approves the manufacturer's message or
other information.
This clarification does not remove flexibility previously afforded
by the Airworthy Product paragraph. Consistent with long-standing FAA
policy, such flexibility was never intended for required actions. This
is also consistent with the recommendation of the Airworthiness
Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee to increase
flexibility in complying with ADs by identifying those actions in
manufacturers' service instructions that are "Required for
Compliance'' with ADs. We continue to work with manufacturers to
implement this recommendation. But once we determine that an action is
required, any deviation from the requirement must be approved as an
alternative method of compliance.
We also have decided not to include a generic reference to either
the "delegated agent'' or "design approval holder (DAH) with State of
Design Authority design organization approval,'' but instead we have
provided the specific delegation approval granted by the State of
Design Authority for the DAH.
Explanation of Changes to This AD
Paragraphs (h)(2), (h)(2)(i), (h)(2)(iii), (h)(2)(iv), (i), (i)(1),
(i)(3), (i)(4), (j)(1), (j)(3), and (j)(4) of this AD were revised to
state that required actions must be done in accordance with a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. The
service information previously referenced in those paragraphs is now
referenced as guidance material in notes to the applicable paragraphs.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described
previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 29669, May 21, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 29669, May 21, 2013).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 185 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. Required parts will cost about $6,400 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be up to $1,246,900, or $6,740 per product.
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 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-2013-0423; 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
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]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
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