[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 208 (Wednesday, October 28, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57580-57582]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-28537]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 98-NM-184-AD; Amendment 39-10856; AD 98-22-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Series
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD),
applicable to certain Dassault Model Falcon 2000 series airplanes, that
requires modification of the front galley and rear lavatory water
heaters. 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 failure of the
water heater control thermostat and the associated electrical relay,
which could lead to overheating of the water and damage to the adjacent
wiring, and consequent smoke and fumes in the passenger cabin and
possible injury to the flight crew and passengers.
DATES: Effective December 2, 1998.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in
the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as
of December 2, 1998.
ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be
obtained from Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, New
Jersey 07606.
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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 2000
series airplanes was published in the Federal Register on August 26,
1998 (63 FR 45417). That action proposed to require modification of the
front galley and rear lavatory water heaters.
Comments
Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate
in the making of this amendment. No comments were submitted in response
to the proposal or the FAA's determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest
require the adoption of the rule as proposed.
Cost Impact
The FAA estimates that 23 airplanes of U.S. registry will be
affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 2 work hours per
airplane to accomplish the required modification, and that the average
labor rate is $60 per work hour. Required parts will cost approximately
$240 per airplane. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the
modification required by this AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be
$8,280, or $360 per airplane.
The cost impact figure discussed above is 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.
Regulatory Impact
The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct
effects 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, in
accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final
rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the
preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new
airworthiness directive:
98-22-09 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-10856. Docket 98-NM-184-
AD.
Applicability: Model Falcon 2000 series airplanes equipped with
BFGoodrich water heaters, part number (P/N) 8921082G2, or Dassault
Aviation Falcon Jet P/N 770224-501; certificated in any category.
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 (c) 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 prevent failure of the water heater control thermostat and
the associated electrical relay, which could lead to overheating of
the water and damage to the adjacent wiring, and consequent smoke
and fumes in the passenger cabin and possible injury to the flight
crew and passengers, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 7 months or 330 flight hours after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, modify the water heaters for the
front galley and rear lavatory, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin
F2000-115 (F2000-38-4), dated December 17, 1997.
Note 2: The Dassault service bulletin references BFGoodrich
Service Bulletin SB8921082G2-38-2, dated February 10, 1998, as an
additional source of service information for accomplishment of the
modification.
(b) As of the effective date of this AD, no person shall install
on any airplane a BFGoodrich water heater having P/N 8921082G2 or a
Dassault Aviation Falcon Jet water heater having P/N 770224-501.
(c) 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 3: Information concerning the existence of approved
alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be
obtained from the International Branch, ANM-116.
(d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with
sections 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.
(e) The modification shall be done in accordance with Dassault
Aviation Service Bulletin F2000-115 (F2000-38-4), dated December 17,
1997. 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 Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606. 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 4: The subject of this AD is addressed in French
airworthiness directive 97-185-003(B)R1, dated November 19, 1997.
(f) This amendment becomes effective on December 2, 1998.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 19, 1998.
Darrell M. Pederson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 98-28537 Filed 10-27-98; 8:45 am]
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